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Raised in Detroit, MI in the early 40’s, psychologist Dr. Robert Borgman was a little boy during WWII and the emotional trauma of frequent air raid drills affected his behavior. At the age of four, he was diagnosed as intellectually disabled, though today, a lifetime of accomplishments certainly proves otherwise.
Jule Spach talks with his wife of sixty-three years, Nancy Spach. The Spachs have been members of First Presbyterian Church since their earliest years together. As a young couple, they left for Brazil as missionaries, which began twenty-five years of work there. Today, they count their blessings and reminisce about the path they’ve traveled together.
John James talks with his daughter, Sarah. In 2006, Sarah and her father embarked on an International Studies trip organized by Paisley Magnet School. Today, they share the story of the tragic fate of The Sea Diamond, which ran aground as the ship was approaching the Island of Santorini, Greece.
New York Times bestselling author, Lisa See, talks with Myles Thompson, Publisher at Columbia University Press. Of Chinese descent, Ms. See grew up spending much of her time with her father’s side of the family in Chinatown, Los Angeles. She talks about the value of family storytelling and the crucial role that oral history has played in her family’s life.
Denis Jackson talks with his son, Eric Jackson. Denis shares the story of how he discovered the true meaning of the Moravian Lovefeast as he was invited by his bride-to-be to her parents’ home in Pfafftown on Christmas Eve, 1968.
Cary Clifford, owner and operator of Camino Bakery, shares the story of her journey through hardship and how the support of her family, her Washington Park neighbors and the greater community made all the difference in her life.
Diane Dull talks with her husband, Don Dull. Diane was raised by her grandmother, a very strict woman who was difficult to get to know. After her grandmother’s passing, however, Diane came across a trunk full of her old letters and discovered what an amazing person her grandmother really was.
Michael Todd talks with his wife, Sandy Brisendine. As a child, Michael spent a great deal of his time at Eightfold Farm, his grandparent’s farmstead, which is still in operation today. Presently, Michael recalls the activities and events that have helped to shape his memories and profound love of life on the farm.
Nigel Alston (R), Executive Director for Marketing, Alumni and Community Relations at Winston-Salem State University, talks with his friend, Reverend Douglass Bailey, Founder/President of The Center for Urban Ministry Inc. at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Reverend Bailey addresses some key concepts about spirituality that have helped to shape his perspective on life and community.
In 1975, when Andy Mekelski was three years old, his biological mother gave him up for adoption. In the year 2000, he and his mother were reunited, but his efforts to reach out to his biological father had been met with disinterest. Today, Andy talks about the search for a real connection with his father and what this means to him.
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