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An interview with my dad where we talk about his life.

General but mostly about her grandparents and growing up

Lily and her mom describe their move across the country three years ago when she was 9.

In this interview you can hear a son interview his mother about her childhood and teenage years! Is your teenage life similar to someone who was born in the 50s? Watch this interview to find out what friends were like...

We talk about how Claudia came to the US and how it was difficult to adjust to the culture and language. We also discussed her journey as a kid who lived in downtown Los Angeles. Also, what she does for...

Kathleen Benjamin (62) talks with her childhood and lifelong friend Daniel Alonzo (62) about their respective childhoods growing up in Santa Monica. The friends talk about how Santa Monica has changed throughout the years, as well as Daniel's artistic endeavors.

I interviewed my grandma Dona Zimmerman in order to learn more about her early life and what she was like growing up.

I interviewed my mom about her childhood and what she was like back then up to the time when she had me and how that changed her life.

Early life

Velma’s childhood in Oakland being the first Chinese and only girl in her school. Going back and forth to China just after war times, & starting the Orange County symphony.

In this interview, conducted by Morgan (21) she asks her mom, Desiree, questions about her childhood. Desiree shares stories about her life as a child growing up, some funny memories, and lessons she has learned in life.

We talked about family history my moms life

In this interview Brodie Young-Smith interviews his father, Mark Smith. On November 27, 2018 14 year old Brodie interviews his father and asks him about many significant things in his life including his childhood and his professional career. In the...

On November 27th, 2017, Charlie Ruderman interviewed his mother Catherine Smith to learn about her childhood and what it was like to lose a loved one. Throughout the interview, Catherine describes her childhood in the 1970’s San Fernando Valley. This...

“I would see stop signs and below the word stop it would say Iran”. On 1/6/19, in Los Angeles, Ani Adell interviewed her mom, Megan Adell, about her leaving her home in Iran and coming to America, and how being...

Cece answering questions about growing up and other various topics

Feminist professor briefly reflects on their youth

Addison K. Groff, a retired minister who was born in 1919 in Rochester, NY, but spent most of his adolescence in Boonsboro, Maryland, is interviewed by his grandson, Edwin Groff on November 25, 2017. He lived through some of the...

My grandpa retells his story of his childhood life as a poor boy in Vietnam. With his parents passed away at a very young age, he stayed with his father’s best friend and pursed a career as a chef. He...

In this interview, Ann Shulgin talks with her granddaughter about her childhood, and the lessons she’s learned throughout her life.

Our teacher, Ms.Kosover assigned us to interview our partner and ask about the topic, they chose for their personal narrative and other questions.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 San Diego, Loïc Delattre interviews his father Cyril Delattre about his childhood and his job experience.

In this interview, Created on November 26, 2017 in Manhattan Beach, California. Sadie Levin (14) and her past teacher Terry Gladstone discussed many influences that Mrs. Gladstone had in her life what led her to where she is today. We...

Interviewed my Joe Ruccione about his childhood, through professional school, up to how this Thanksgiving was the worst day of his life.

In this interview, conducted on November 22, 2017, Rohan Ghosh (13) interviews his grandma Deepali Dutta about growing up in India. Deepali shares her culture and the effect some of her professors have had on her. Also, she talks about...