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A story of marriage, family and onion fields

In this interview, my aunt and I talk about the book The Great Gatsby and all the characters and symbols that the book has to offer. We mainly focus on why she wanted me to read the book.

In this recording, two friends discuss the life-changing effects of war and abuse, as well as the the values within Afghan culture learned from Khaled Hosseini’s novel, The Kite Runner.

5th in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D. recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

On November 23, 2017, Grace Burnette interviewed her mother named Colleen. In this interview they talked about work and society as a whole. They also talked about technology and the olden days. In doing this Grace learns more about her...

In this recording, students Stephanie Dolehide and Ryan discuss their thoughts on Catcher in The Rye

We talked about my grandpa’s military service, and his childhood.

We discuss our family history and Jane’s past.

My grandmother tell about her life childhood to adulthood

This is an interview with my strength and conditioning coach, Ellen.

During this interview we talked about our opinions and differing views of the book “City of Girls.”

Interview of a brother’s experiences in his life

Susan Faust (65) speaks with her mother Margaret Olson (89) about her upbringing and childhood memories.

I talk to my dad about his childhood, future dreams and life in the military.

Joe sits down with Fred & Phyllis Herschelman. Fred served our country in the U.S. airforce for various wars. Phyllis is the loving matriarch of a loving family in Central, Illinois.

George and Daniel discuss the themes and motifs of 1984 and other ideas.

In this recording, two sisters discuss the character development and relationships of the characters in the book The Kite Runner

This recording features Jackson, student, and his mom, Michelle Soudier, discussing “The Kite Runner” and how the book’s messages transcend the plot.

Kathy talks about growing up in Evergreen Park. She has lived in the same house for 53 years. She moved into her parents home. She was a crossing guard for 28 years. She remembers the tornado of 1967 and the...

Sue Espey Ellis (55) talks with her father, John Espey (83), about growing up in Clearwater, Florida, attending the same college of Florida State University, Chicago, segregation and desegregation of the north and south.

Recreation Dept started in 1970, his father was first director, $10,000 budget. First preschool class is now 50 years old.Spoke of his time in Evergreen Park and the services the Village offers. Was also a Br. Rice teacher

In this recording, teacher and student discuss the lessons Krueger conveys in Ordinary grace, and how our generations understand and are impacted by those lessons differently.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central High School student Sarah Kim and Young Chicago Authors teaching artist José Olivarez discuss the recent publication of "Citizen Illegal", inspiring poets that motivate writing, and literature written by minority authors.

I interviewed Judy Zakieh, a 16 year old senior, about her reading habits, favorite books, and literary recommendations

In this interview that took place in Chicago,Illinois. Pilsen (mon Nov 27,2017). Johnny Gaytan (16) interviews his dad Dario Gaytan about his childhood and teenage years and how they affected his life now and what he would have done differently...