Growing up with a mental disorder

My interviewee and I talked about what it was like growing up with a mental disorder and how she got through the tough times . The interview was conducted on December 6th, 2020 . My interviewee is a happily married...

jesuitnolapublicspeakingfall2017 Payton Hedrick interview with grandmother

I, Payton Hedrick (17) interviewed my grandmother,Jeanette Vitrano (63). My grandmother and I talked about her life growing up. We also talked about my family. We talked about her recent battle with breast cancer and how her recovery is going....

Richard Verver: A rich life interrupted by leukemia.

This is Richard's story of being diagnosed and treated for leukemia, going through a blood and marrow transplant, and life afterwards. Richard was a longtime volunteer at the University of Washington Medical Center Health Information Resource Center and UWMC Inpatient...

A Talk with Family

A interview with my Aunt, whom I never had a real chance to get to know, until live threw a multitude of bad curve balls at us.

Jeanine Mah and Susan Mah

On August 23, 2016 Jeanine Mah (84) talks with her daughter, Susan Mah (48), about the death of Jeanine's husband/Susan's father from cancer as well as Jeanine's thoughts about her own pending death, which occurred 3 years later. They discuss...

Interview 1

He shared a good amount but some of my questions didnt apply

What it is like having cancer

I had a conversation with my grandfather about how it was beating cancer.

Stories of hope and wisdom from my father

Interviewing my father, Dr. Timothy Fuerst, about his life as a Catholic, husband, father, friend, and Economics professor. This beautiful man died, just under 2 months later, on February 21, 2017. We miss him dearly and love him always. With...

Interview of Dottie Hanly

My grandmother, Dottie Hanly, had a hard life as many people have had. She grew up with 7 siblings in a small home, many people that were close to her were in the military, and she got cancer. After all...

Life Story interview with Austin Phillips, his mother, Beth Phillips and his grandmother, Pat Phillips.

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at All Saints Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 17 students, Austin won the contest and received $500 towards his elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life Story...

Maggie and Catherine Savor Small Surprises

Discussing Maggie's college experience and how it is shaping her vision of the future after graduation.

Passion for Teaching, Compassion for Students

In this interview, I spoke with musical therapist, Jocelyn Fish, about her experiences in her work and her passion for teaching.

Barry H. Kaplan, MD, PhD

Barry H. Kaplan, MD, PhD, (84) speaks with Sandy Chang, Jeanette Gonzalez and Susan Dicosola on his unusual path to the practice of medical oncology.