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Esther (87) shares her life experience will growing up in Berlin, Germany and England during the war, and then her transition to United States.

I interviewed Stan Meadows for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Lafayette, New Jersey, Sammi Gasparini (18) interviews her mother Stacey Gasparini (49). Stacey talks about her love for her husband and daughter. She also gives advice and talks about important happy memories...

I, Elise Spenner, interviewed my mother about crucial aspects of her life. Our conversation began with her childhood, with family traditions, with the interesting stories from our past. Her favorite memories all revolve around shared moments with family, in nature,...

This interview was about telling my grandparents story from my Dad’s point of view.

We talked about how my mom wants to be remembered and the lessons that she has learned.

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

My father, Chas Peterson, describes his childhood and growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, in the D.C area. He now works in telecommunications.

My mom and me go through different topics from her growing up to her now as an adult .

We talked about what he some of the stuff he went through in his life like his toughest moment and what he was like as a kid. Then we ended with what he wants to be remembered as.

She remembers spending alot of time outside and hanging out with her friends. Favorite memory is me singing songs that she sang to me. Wants me to work hard in college.

The ten of us talked about how we hope to be remembered. Some were more vocal than others, including the French bull dog bean snoring in the background.

Last interview with dying mom

I interviewed my mom (Lisa Koon) from my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed in artfully ask questions can lead to enriching in writing stories. Frank...

Clara and I talk about her childhood. And also what it was like being here in America when she only knew Spanish.

In this interview, Dante Solano talks with his father about everything he has gone through in his life. This includes his childhood experiences, how he met his wife, and his experience in working for a long time. It all ends...

Sadie interviews her neighbor Gita Suneja.

Stories of some of Mary Ann's favorite memories and how she'd like to be remembered.

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

In this interview my grandmother covers stories of our family, the love of her life, and advice for years to come.

We talked about how he came into his career and some advice he has to offer.

I interviewed Julie Webb for my FYS class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed an artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesnos book Ask More...

Interview with my awesome Dad

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

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.