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Listening Is an Act of Love (Abridged): A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project Audiobook
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Drawn from the work of StoryCorps, the largest and most ambitious private oral history project in American history, comes this tapestry of the stories Americans have been sharing from their lives to leave behind to their loved ones.
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"This is a very interesting idea. StoryCorps has recording booths that travel the country. People are recorded telling their memories or doing interviews. The recordings are categorized (for this audio book) into similar themes or time periods. There are people who tell stories of what it was like to be in WWII, natural disasters, and to lose a loved one on 9/11. There are also just people who want to tell about their life. The stories in this book are very moving and well-told."
— Mrs. (4 out of 5 stars)
Listening Is an Act of Love Listener Reviews
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" Could not put this book down. Ordinary people make this country great and their stories show their courage, loyalty, compassion and determination. It made be proud to be an American. It also made me start to tell my stories. Thank you Mr. Isay and the StoryCorps Project. "
— Martone84, 2/11/2014 -
" I'm a fan of the StoryCorps Project, and I really enjoyed this compilation of stories from ordinary people. Each story is from one to four pages and includes photos and brief details about the people who recorded the story "
— Marilyn, 2/8/2014 -
" I enjoyed listening (the cd) to and reading about other people's common life's experiences. "
— Conrad, 1/26/2014 -
" A moving collection of excerpts from the StoryCorps project, dedicated to preserving the stories of ordinary men and women in short interviews. Good stuff. "
— Grillables, 1/22/2014 -
" These are transcripts of the Story Corps Project...some of these you may have heard broadcast on NPR...very sweet, interesting, pithy stories of families, struggles, historical moments. very worthwhile and touching. "
— Carol, 1/18/2014 -
" if you like "this american life" then you'll love this. created from storycorps project booth manuscripts. made me laugh, cry, the whole thing. quick read. "
— carly, 1/8/2014 -
" What a joy to read this book - thank you Andrea for the thoughtful Christmas gift! It is a special experience to be able to have a glimpse into others' life story. This book evolved out of the StoryCorps mission of recording everyday Americans' stories, intimately, from one to another. "
— Pamela, 1/8/2014 -
" Great stories of the common man. Most of which would never have been told. Everyone has a story and I love that this program gives people a place to become a part of history. "
— Amy, 1/4/2014 -
" Three words. I LOVE StoryCorps! "
— Juanita, 1/2/2014 -
" cried through pretty much every story. "
— Jenni, 12/12/2013 -
" I really love the idea behind this book - giving people an opportunity to interview their loved ones and to share those stories with others. "
— Jenny, 11/24/2013 -
" Truly amazing stories of extraordinary people. "
— Steve, 11/19/2013 -
" Made me cry. Very good! "
— Lori, 11/11/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book -- a collection of spontaneous interviews among friends and family collected by the StoryCorps project. A great collection of a variety of everyday experiences that define us all. "
— Cindy, 4/12/2013 -
" Its doesn't tug on your heart strings like hearing the people tell the stories themselves on NPR, but it's still compelling. If you enjoy StoryCorps, I recommend it. "
— Beth, 6/26/2012 -
" I wasn't looking forward to reading this, but greatly enjoyed it as soon as I began. I'm officially a StoryCorps supporter! "
— Stephanie, 5/26/2012 -
" Moving and heartwarming tales of "regular" people....their triumphs, tragedies, and everything in between. I love the StoryCorps project and everything it stands for. "
— Kara, 4/5/2012 -
" People aren't all that bad. "
— Mollypae, 2/20/2012 -
" I'm thinking more and more about documentary work, social history and past projects that incorporate personal accounts and testimonials... This is a sweet, quick and beautiful read while Bea naps. "
— Katherine, 11/23/2011 -
" Love the story corps projects-you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be surprised. It's wonderful. "
— Debbie, 9/26/2011 -
" Borrow this from your library and take it along with you on your morning commute. You will be a happier person for days and days after. "
— Sonia.do, 7/19/2011 -
" Charming book about StoryCorps and the memories recorded. "
— Audra, 5/29/2011 -
" After reading this, I wanted to run right out & join the Story Corps! What a privilege to be a part of this project. Everyone has a story. Many of them are riveting. And to be able to give people the joy of telling their story to someone who is truly listening. The title tells it like it is. "
— Julie, 5/18/2011 -
" It's strange that I finished this yesterday--the book ends with stories about 9/11 victims. A quick, touching read well worth your time. "
— Joey, 5/2/2011 -
" One of the best books I've read in a really long time "
— Jeff, 4/24/2011 -
" Excerpts of their stories. Best section was the last one, Water and Fire I think. Makes me want to hear more of the stories in their entirety. "
— Flannery, 3/31/2011 -
" I listened to the CD (abridged, only an hour) in the car. I cried at least eight times, and remembered that life is rich and deep, and felt a restoration of faith in humanity. "
— Becky, 3/25/2011 -
" Thank you Jen Thomas for recommending this collection. I read it very very slowly because i really didn't want it to end. "
— Julie, 3/21/2011 -
" Amazing. Everyone should read this! (heart warming true stories) "
— Deveny, 3/18/2011 -
" The most democratic of short story collections--here are wonderful, moving tales plus details about the worthy history of the storycorps project itself "
— Bradford, 3/5/2011 -
" From StoryCorps, which everyone should listen to! "
— Ann, 1/28/2011 -
" Could not put this book down. Ordinary people make this country great and their stories show their courage, loyalty, compassion and determination. It made be proud to be an American. It also made me start to tell my stories. Thank you Mr. Isay and the StoryCorps Project. "
— Martone84, 1/25/2011 -
" I love oral histories. Better than I thought. Book Club read. "
— Lisa, 1/23/2011
About Dave Isay
Dave Isay is the founder of StoryCorps and the recipient of numerous broadcasting honors, including six Peabody awards and a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship. He is the author and editor of numerous books that grew out of his public radio documentary work, including three StoryCorps books: Listening Is an Act of Love, Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps, and All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps—all New York Times bestsellers.