First published 2010
Michele Norris curates the most beloved radio stories from NPR's archives, the ones that made listeners sit in their cars long after arriving home. The collection draws from Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and other NPR programs to showcase audio storytelling at its finest. Amy Borkowsky delivers comedy gold through her mother's bizarre answering machine messages. A young woman with cystic fibrosis chronicles her daily battle for breath in an intimate audio diary. Musician Charlie Barnett recounts his cross-country hitchhiking journey with the enigmatic Junior McGhee. Each story earned its place through listener devotion and repeated requests. These radio moments capture the full spectrum of human experience through voices both famous and unknown, creating a collection that rewards multiple visits.
Genres: collections, biography-memoir, journalism, audiobook
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
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