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Shawn Sorbom and Mary Sloper

Mary Sloper (78) talks to Shawn Sorbom (28) about going to boarding school at age 5 in Imperial Valley, Californiia, her Croatian mother, and her career as a nurse.

Poppy’s life story

We talked mostly about childhood memories. Some about jobs and schools mostly.

Years Through Foster Care

My mother, 47, recalls her childhold from the age of 5. Her perserverance through her struggles with her biological family and foster families. How she would change some things if she could but wouldn't at the same time.

Thanksgiving Interview with Grandma and her Dog Wally

We talked about her life growing up, what her family was like, and what my mom was like growing up.

Interview with Laura Hernandez

Both my mother’s past and future were discussed in this interview. Details concerning her adolescence and hopes for the future were brought into light. Details also concerning our characters were discussed.

A boy becoming a man in the eighties

I interview my father on growing up in the eighties, his interests in relation to mine, and experiences he had that shaped the man he is today. A healthy balance of hard work and enjoying life captures the essence of...

The History of Nana

Nana is a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 10. Her oldest daughter, my mom, was an exceptional child and sister. My Nana and Papa adopted two kids from Korea.

My dad

I interviewed my dad about his life

Interviewing my great grandma

My great grandma talks about how she used grit and perseverance through her life as a refugee from the Chinese civil war and her life when she was a child

Mother’s Interview

This was an interiview done by me to my mom. She told me some of her greatest memories of her childhood and me. She also talked about her biggest influence in her life and proudest moments.

Kirsten’s immigration to the u.s

Kirsten describes her journey from Germany to the u.s and also gives us a peek into her daily life.

An Interview With My Mom

An interview with my mom where we discuss her childhood experiences such as bullying, international traveling, nose jobs, and more. We also dive into parenthood and how it has influenced and shaped her life.

Dorothy Perovich talks about growing up in New Jersey.

During this interview, preformed on December 3, 2017 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Abbie Shultz interviews her grandmother, Dorothy Perovich (70). Dorothy shares memories of her childhood and what it was like growing when things were very different than today.

My Favorite Neighbor

This interview was conducted so that I could learn more about my next door neighbor from my childhood.