Immigrating to the United States during the Cold War

I interviewed my grandma, Alexsandra Warzecha (76), discussing her story of emigrating to the United States of America. Furthermore, describing her time in Poland during the Cold War, and at a time of Communist ruling. Ultimately, describing her life as...

Interview with Linda Howe, Feb. 18th, 2024

Talked about jobs Mom has done, including going back to law school at age 51 in Carbondale, IL, passing the bar, and working in elder care. Also talked about love of cooking, and reading.

Life Decisions and What Matters with Carol Cole Kleinman, M.D.

This was an interview by Eleanor “Ellie” Kleinman (age 53) with her mother, Dr. Carol Cole Kleinman (age 78). We spoke about important life decisions, decisions about her career (first as a lawyer and then as a psychiatrist), going to...

My Mom and Her Life

my mom, Dominika shiell, age 21 (for the past 25 years) talked about her life experiences including growing up during the aftermath of WWII and growing up under the Russian occupation of Poland, aka communist rule over Poland.

From Ho Chi Minh City to San Diego: Stories from a Child of Communism (1971-1993)

Hear first-hand accounts of bombings and war while growing up under communism, as well as a comparison between today's life in Saigon versus communist life in Ho Chi Minh City. Trang Dinh (52) talks with her son, Andy Hoang (16),...

LHP PROJECT

Irma Gobcewicz on communism in poland and marshal law in poland.