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Listening Is an Act of Love

Dave Isay
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Listening Is an Act of Love

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Dave Isay

Listening Is an Act of Love

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

4,481 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Listening Is an Act of Love?

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.

4.4

4,481 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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