“It’s the age of memoirs,” says Wendy Salinger, who teaches memoir writing at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan and was interviewed by The New York Times for a recent… read more →
As a personal historian, I’m always interested in different ways of capturing the past. So I was delighted to discover Richard Kurin’s recent book, History of America in 101 Objects.… read more →
Listen to Shutsy’s story here. To hear other veterans interviewed by Story Trust for the PNC Legacy Project, click here. “You’re wasting your time…girls don’t fly!” This is what Florence… read more →
This summer, New Englanders were captivated by the Market Basket saga, as the challenges of running a family business took center stage in a very public way. A recent Boston… read more →
Company leaders take note: It’s not just the bottom line that matters, but the story line as well. Think of dynamic leaders associated with tremendously successful companies—legends such as Steve… read more →
Thinking of writing a memoir? Then consider the tips and very personal insights of William Zinsser, author of 18 books, including On Writing Well. Among Zinsser’s bits of wisdom: Don’t… read more →
“The single most important thing you can do for your family… develop a strong family narrative.” — Bruce Feiler, author of The Secrets of Happy Families Recent research has shown that… read more →
In honor of Passover and Easter, two holidays we celebrate with traditional foods, I wanted to encourage you to preserve what is often a most treasured and nostalgic possession: family… read more →
Remember this sound? In the late 1970s, our family still had an old Western Electric rotary phone—with a heavy, black base and a clear plastic “fingerwheel.” As a pre-teen… read more →
As part of PNC Bank’s celebration of Black History Month, I had the marvelous opportunity to interview Billy Porter (pictured here), winner of the 2013 Tony Award for his role… read more →