Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed on 11/29/2010 + 1154 more book reviews

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Usually I don't like to read short essays because I feel like I want the evolution of a narrative when I'm reading a book, but this is a wonderful exception. The powerful (and very short) stories shared by the "real" people in these pages through the Story Corps project provide evidence for the goodness of humanity. Some touch on historical moments (interment camps, Hurricane Katrina) and others on everyday instances of grace (prayer in the ER, falling in love). Some brought tears to my eyes and all left me in a more thoughtful mood than when I picked up the book.

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