Interview with my grandpa, at his dining room table, talking about his military service and how he met my grandma.

We talk about his childhood, and what it was like growing up. How he met my grandmother and what he learned from her, how he found out he was going to be a father, and the joy he got from...

To truly learn what adversity is

Simran Pravin has only heard bits and pieces of her father’s stories from way back when he immigrated to the United States, but she never understood her father’s feelings towards it all. So for the #GreatListen2019 Simran sat down with...

Interview

We talk about a lot of childhood memories.

Compassion Blog 5

A discussion between Isabelle Ruan, 19 years old, & Chelsea Qiu, 57 years old. I’m Isabelle and Chelsea is my mom. We reflected on her childhood and growing up in 1960s China.

German Prisoners of War Working on Farms in Upstate New York

Following the end of World War II, some German Prisoners of War were kept in Ithaca, New York. Buses would bring them to nearby farms where the were fed and worked in the fields.

“Spend as much time and be a part of your children as much as possible” A father shares his childhood with his son

Nicholas Scaletta interviews his father, Anthony Scaletta. They discuss various topics including Anthony’s childhood experiences, personal values/achievements and how life was different back then compared to now. His own neighborhood which he’s grown up in, and how life got him...

Mom and daughter interview Aumiller Family 4/30/23

My name is Averi Aumiller. I am 13 years old. I had a chat with my mom, Niki Aumiller, who is 50 years old. I wanted to learn more about her childhood, her favorite things, and her favorite memories.

Emily Shih

This is an interview with my mom: her childhood experiences, her new life in America, and her entrepreneurial business ventures

Timothy is interviewing his dad, Anthony about his childhood and life before his son.

In this interview done in Redlands, California on November 26, 2017, Timothy asks questions about his dad, Anthony, childhood. Anthony describes that the country he grew up in, Nigeria, had limited resources and tough life. He also discusses about his...

Developmental Theories Interview

Questions help to illustrate Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, Erikson’s Psychosocial Developmental Theory

Interview with my Grandfather Gerald

This interview is with my grandfather Gerald Sunkin who is 83 years old. He speaks about his childhood and where he grew up. He tells about where his parents are from and what his parents did and what they were...

Pops’ (aka Grandpa’s) WWII experience flying B-17s

As my grandpa has gotten older (97 now) he has begun sharing more stories about his experience in the war. He was a bombardier in the US Air Corps who trained other service members in the B-17. He had never...

Morris Nathanson on Being a 17 year old medic in the pacific theatre

Morris Nathanson, Rhode Island architect and artist, talks about growing up in Pawtucket during the depression, civil rights, and serving in the US navy during the Second World War.

Libby Woodham and her mother Shawn Woodham talk about her life and the importance of loving what you do

This interview was conducted in November of 2023 where Libby Woodham (17) interviews her mother Shawn Woodham about her childhood, education, and career and how vital it is to enjoy what you do in life. Mrs. Woodham shares her favorite...

“Is life better now” interview

My grandmother started my talking about her mothers parents, who both grew up in Mckinney, then described her fathers parents, which came to Mckinney when he was a boy. She also talked about my dad and described his childhood. Essentially...

Ross Goff Memories of Great Depression and WWII, July 12, 1997

Ross Goff (1922-2000) recalled his childhood in Tunnelton and Morgantown, WV during the Great Depression. He served in the U.S. Army Mar 1944 - Mar 1946 in Co K, 11th Regt, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squad. Fought in four campaigns, including...

Luke Breci and his dad talk about what it was like growing up with a large family.

In this interview, Luke (13) and his father (50) talk about what it was like growing up with a large family. They also talk about what it was like moving from South Dakota to South Carolina. Along with (dad's) favorite...