Stories - Life Stories
Stories 11771 Interviews 446
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.
Mother's role as a nurturing homemaker and emotional anchor for the family
Jim's path to becoming a conflict journalist in Iraq
Optimism about the library's future and New York City's resilience
Bonding over shared experiences of multicultural and outsider identities
Admiration for librarians and their dedication to sharing knowledge
Steps taken to normalize U.S.-Vietnam relations during Clinton's presidency
Jim Foley's characteristic lateness and fully present nature when he arrived
Jim's gift of Persepolis and its unexpected impact
Relentless pursuit of improvement as the key to long-term success
Balancing art, architecture, and memorials across an interdisciplinary career
Receiving the first email from Jim Foley's captors and verifying proof of life
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
Working as a Foreign Affairs legislative aide and adjusting to the pace
Contrasting Northern and Southern conceptions of freedom during the Civil War
Self-governance as a reflection of human nature and collective virtue
Obama's role as consoler-in-chief during national tragedies
The importance of truth-telling as a prerequisite for reconciliation and national healing
Gordon Parks' close relationship with Malcolm X and a reported assassination threat
First meeting with Jonas Mekas and memories of their lasting friendship
Obama's approach to balancing Black issues within a broader political vision
King's final speech and a sense of impending death
