Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Nazi influence on Arab politics and the ideological roots of the Ba'ath Party
Curatorial perspectives on major themes in Jonas Mekas' work
Lincoln's first inaugural address and the outbreak of the Civil War at Fort Sumter
Personal growth toward deeper connections with his children
Father's role as coach and mentor throughout military career
Rejecting low expectations for students living in poverty
Bryan Stevenson's gifts as a storyteller and ancestral memory keeper
Family's return to Los Angeles and struggle to rebuild after incarceration
Being excluded from the Sarah Palin vice presidential pick process
Confederate treatment of Black Union soldiers and the threat of re-enslavement
Bradlee's bout with polio and its lasting impact on his life
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Cherished memories of James Foley and the lasting impact of their friendship
Memories of Warren Buffett's late wife Susie and her warmth
Lincoln's evolving moral views on enslaved people during the Civil War
First meeting with King Sr. and the King family in Atlanta
How pan-Arab ideology masks diverse local political agendas
Meeting Obama's mother and reflecting on her pleasant demeanor
Coping with fear and danger during the Tiananmen Square crackdown
Balancing family responsibilities with a legal career in Arizona
Qualities of great leadership and the honor of serving a cause
