Shalom Auslander's Story

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Never Give Up (A Bonus from StoryCorps)

Today, we bring you a bonus episode from the team at StoryCorps, whose mission is record, preserve, and share the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. We'll hear from people who refused to give up on someone — even when the odds were long, or when it seemed like ...  Show more

Connie Sherburne's Story

After her husband died, Connie received unexpected advice from an insurance agent: when people offer help, "let them."Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance:--Focus ...  Show more

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