Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the Work they were born to do, from Story Corps founder Dave Isay In Callings, Story Corps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love.
From the Hardcover edition..
An essential contribution to the beloved Story Corps collection, Callings is an inspiring tribute to rewarding Work and the American pursuit of happiness.
Their shared sense of passion, honor, and commitment brings deeper meaning and satisfaction to every aspect of their lives.
Together they demonstrate how Work can be about much more than just making a living, that chasing dreams and finding inspiration in unexpected places can transform a vocation into a calling.
We meet a woman from Little Rock who helps former inmates gain the skills and confidence they need to rejoin the workforce.
We meet a young man on the South Side of Chicago who became a teacher in order to help at-risk teenagers like the ones who killed his father get on the right track.
We meet a longtime waitress who takes pride in making regulars and newcomers alike feel at home in her Nashville diner.
We meet a man from the barrios of Texas whose harrowing experiences in a family of migrant farmers inspired him to become a public defender.
Many of their stories have never been broadcast or published by Story Corps until now.
Some found their paths at a very young age, others later in life; some overcame great odds or upturned their lives in order to pursue what matters to them.
Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the Work they were born to do, from Story Corps founder Dave Isay In Callings, Story Corps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love
