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Callings
Callings: A Celebration of Lives of Purpose and Passion | Dave Isay
Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the work they were born to do, from StoryCorps founder Dave Isay In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love. 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. Many of their stories have never been broadcast or published by StoryCorps until now. 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. We meet a longtime waitress who takes pride in making regulars and newcomers alike feel at home in her Nashville diner. 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 woman from Little Rock who helps former inmates gain the skills and confidence they need to rejoin the workforce. 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. Their shared sense of passion, honor, and commitment brings deeper meaning and satisfaction to every aspect of their lives. An essential contribution to the beloved StoryCorps collection, Callings is an inspiring tribute to rewarding work and the American pursuit of happiness.
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MallenNC
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This was the summer reading selection for the college where I work. I enjoy StoryCorps books because they prove everyone has a story to tell. It was fun and inspiring to read how different people found their professional callings. It is an easy read because each story is only a few pages long, so you can dip in and out of the book. I think everyone could find someone to relate to in this.

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razmanda
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The University where I work assigned this as the freshman reading experience for the fall. It's a great listen if you like sobbing in public spaces.

bookwrm526 Storycorps routinely makes me cry 😭 7y
ReadingEnvy Oh great! I loved the bridge tender and the tattoo removal artist best. 7y
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BrooklynBookGirl
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Found on the walk home from the grocery store. I love that it's commonplace to put your unwanted, but still useable belongings on the sidewalk here. Even better, since school officially starts next Tuesday, and I've been doing some work today, I might benefit from reading a story or two 🤗 #storycorp #reading #books

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ReadingEnvy
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Anyone who is a fan of StoryCorps is likely to enjoy this book, full of real people telling their stories to each other.

Megabooks This is on my TBR! 7y
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gracemom
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Definitely best experienced as an audiobook. The vignettes are pulled directly from StoryCorps' recordings. It's a truly lovely way to experience stories of how people found their callings.

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laurenm
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This is an inspiring collection of interviews from the Storycorps project on the theme of finding meaning in work. I'm setting a new goal of reading one non-fiction book each month from my TBR list.

jessdean Sounds like a great goal! 8y
laurenm @jessdean Thanks! I think so too. Care to join me? 😉 8y
jessdean Haha, I wish! I finally stopped putting expectations on my reading. I read only what I want to read & allow myself to bail on a book if I feel so compelled😉 but I'll watch out for what u read, it'll prob end up on my TBR😊 8y
laurenm @jessdean Love your attitude! 👍 8y
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Rhondareads
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A story corps book.Stories of the lengths people go to to pursue their lives passion the work that really fulfills them.

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Lupita.Reads
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"Being able to feel that you are good at what you do, regardless of your profession- that's the most import thing."

Really enjoyed this book- a definite tear jerker and inspirational read. I have a feeling the audiobook would really hit the heart hard since all of these stories are audio recorded.

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