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In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.
In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Cicero, Illinois, Jose interviews older brother, Javier, about his upbringing in the US from Mexican immigrant parents. Javier shares stories about his childhood and teenage years in the city of Chicago. He...
I talked with my great grandma (born in 1925) growing up on a farm in the 1930s, and then moving out west to Phoenix. We also talked about life lessons learned over the years.
In this interview, a father and daughter discuss the importance of relationships and the themes and lessons the book holds.
Father and daughter discuss the overarching themes of "The Kite Runner", and how we were able to connect to the characters on a cultural level.
Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.
In this recording, mother and daughter discuss the themes and deep ideas that Walker brings about in The Color Purple, especially how times have changed regarding how we view society.
My dad and I talk about a book
In this interview, created on January 8, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri, Rea’zen Chatman (16) interviews her mother, Ebony Freeman (38) and her cousin, Kimberly Freeman (38) about their childhood, grandparents, and challenges. They both talk about their grandmother and...
Pastor Heather Brewer (53) of the Lake Geneva United Methodist Church talks to friend and parishioner Fritz Oppenlander [no age given] about his life of work and surviving a stroke and heart attack.
New friends Nandi Pointer (52) and Saleema Robinson (29) talk about their upbringings, their spiritual journeys, and their conceptions of God.
Elizabeth Margaret Pickhardt (27) interviews her mother, Nancy LeBuhn Pickhardt (65), about her early life, enjoyment of storytelling, journey as a nurse, and life experiences.
In this recording, mother and daughter discuss standout characters and themes in this thought-provoking novel.
In this recording, mother and daughter discuss the lessons Austen conveys in “Pride and Prejudice” and how they fit into today’s society.
Jessica Anderson (32) talks to her good friend Nicole Zemroz (31) about Nicole's three years as a nurse and the joys and difficulties they've shared working in the medical field.
An exploration of the numerous influences in my mom's life as she grew up in India to when she came to the United Unites
In this recording, brother and sister discuss about F. Scott Fitzgerald's book and some of the lessons or messages he is trying to convey through this novel.
During this interview, Melissa Zinnecker explains how her reading life has changed from her childhood until now. Through her family influences, schooling, and career, Melissa has found reading as a very valuable thing in her life to maintain. Reading has...
Harini Loganathan And Hajera Naveed discuss overarching themes and messages, characters, and pivotal scenes of the Great Gatsby.
In this recording Evan and Esha discuss What Vonnegut is trying to portray through slaughterhouse-five
Grace Duck (15) and Brandon Duck (45) talk about growing up in Batavia, Illinois. Brandon shares some life lessons and talks about going to church as a young boy.
In this recording, father and son discuss the plot, themes, and lessons Ken Kesey portrays through his novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
In this recording, student Caroline Lyman interviews her mother, an occupational therapist, Amy Lyman, and they discuss the Amy’s early love for reading, most influential novels, and the lessons learned from them. Interesting take on the importance of reading today...
In this recording Annie Huetteman interviews her father, Mark Huetteman, about how literature has played a role in his life. He recommends to her a literary merit to complete her high school education.
Andrea Bryant (83) and her daughter Noelle Bryant-Nanz (60) share family history, discuss their family’s successful business, and Andrea’s philanthropic legacy.