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Dad's life and child hood

I learned about my mom’s childhood in the Philippines, and my grandparents, who I have never met. My mother told me her greatest achievements in life, and what she wants to do in the future.

My mother, Josephine Castelli, who was born in Italy speaks about her journey to the United States. She tells her story about learning English while going to school. She tells about her job as a makeup artist and hairdresser, and...

n this interview, conducted on November 25 2018 in Santa Monica, California, Ariana Mousavi (13) interviews her grandma, Lourdes (Lula) Badkoubei about her childhood and growing up in Arequipa, Peru. She had hobbies like hanging out with siblings, camping and...

Recorded on March 28, 2001 by HB Smith @76 yrs old, exactly 10 yrs to the day before his passing.

FJ asks Atef Jamal some question about their childhood. And how Atef Jamal saved FJ’s life directly and indirectly

Hazel and her family moved to Canada from England when she was a young child and later they had to move to the USA. She takes us through her memories of the immigration and her childhood.

We talked about his past experience with his grandparents and war

My mom talks about her childhood and my similarities to her. She also talks about her thoughts and moments that were important and memorable to her. In addition to this she expresses what she wants for her children and herself...

My dad talks about his life as a child and his experiences throughout life overall including his migration to America. Also, he talks about what I was like as a child and what he would like in the future.

I asked my dad about his favorite memories and stories in the U.S. and Vietnam.

In this interview, conducted on June 3, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, I interviewed my mother Dinh Luong. We talked about Dinh’s life in America as a Vietnamese immigrant. They also talk about life in Dinh’s home country. We also recount...

We talked about how his life in his hometown shaped his life today.

From her childhood to her personal life Paranjeet expressed her satisfaction with her life and her great accomplishments. She has informed us of the most influential people who have guided her on her path to success.

The childhood of my mom as well as the people who influenced my family to be who we are today.

Growing up in two countries

Asking my dad questions about his life.

The inside story to how an ordinary young man gets drafted into the Vietnam War. He shares his experiences in the Vietnam War along with childhood memories.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2017 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Nils Bognar(14) interviews his dad, Istvan Bognar(47), about his life so far. Istvan shares stories about growing up in Africa and in New York and how each...

My grandfather lives in a world opposite the one he grew up in. This is his story.

Early life in Vietnam and what it was like to transition between countries. Learn how close and tight a family can be during tough times.

Growing up in rural Alabama, serving in Vietnam, and loving his family.