Listening Is an Act of Love
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
320
Book • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 2000s
2007
Adult
14+ years
Listening Is an Act of Love by Dave Isay is a collection of forty-nine interviews from the StoryCorps project that captures the diverse life experiences of Americans, emphasizing shared humanity through personal stories of family, work, and struggle across different social backgrounds. Sensitive topics such as adoption, mental illness, terminal illness, addiction, and disaster survival are discussed in the book.
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Dave Isay's Listening Is an Act of Love is highly praised for its heartfelt and diverse collection of personal stories from the StoryCorps project, showcasing the richness of human experience. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and authenticity. However, some found the fragmented narrative format challenging. Overall, it’s a touching tribute to oral history.
Listening Is an Act of Love by Dave Isay appeals to those who cherish the power of interpersonal connections and human experiences. Ideal for readers of Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton and Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, this memoir celebrates storytelling and the shared voices of everyday individuals.
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320
Book • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 2000s
2007
Adult
14+ years
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