From New York to Miami, Ira Elegant’s journey through a career in law and raising a family

Ira Elegant lived in New York until he was twelve years old when he moved to Miami Beach. He was highly intelligent and ended up becoming a lawyer. After he met his first wife, Sharon, he raised a family with...

My Dad's Journey to America and How Technology Affects Today's Generation

I spoke with my dad about how he came to America from Egypt when he was 16 years old. We also talked about the difference between the times we're growing up in as well as how now technology impacts the...

Me and my mom

In this interview I talk with my mom about her life and her growing up to meeting my dad and my birth mom me.

Life is what you make of it

My mother and I have a short talk. We discuss her driving ideologies and the events in her life that resulted in them. We talk about many things, including gratitude, the meaning of family, and the importance of home to...

Reflection

This is Owusu Slater's story of when he grew up in the Caribbean and his family upbringings. Owusu has been Pearls of Wisdom member for so many years. The Pearls of Wisdom is DOROT's cherished touring ensemble of elderly storytellers....

"Strive to be the best"

Hi my name is Kyleigh Oberman, a junior at Egg Harbor Township High School. I interviewed my mom who grew up in Egg Harbor Township her entire life. My mom is a hardworking person and strives to be the best...

How 9/11 Changed The World Forever

I talk with my parents regarding the impact of the events of 9/11 and how they affected the rest of the world.