www.storycorps.org/listen/bryan-and-michael-wilmoth/
This is my number one favorite simple because it got the best emotional response out of me. I was very angry in the beginning at this horrible excuse of a father. I was flabbergasted at how he could treat his children with no love or respect. Then when the story progressed a little bit I wasn't angry anymore, I got the feeling of happy and hopeful. Michael was disowned by his parents, didn't have the chance to get to know many of his siblings and yet he still reaches out to them. He tries to create loving relationships out of almost nothing, I really respect this man for being able to do that.
2. Man and Beast - Alan Robinowich
http://themoth.org/posts/stories/man-and-beast
I have similar reasons for liking both my number two and three, both of the men in the stories have overcome very crippling circumstances and are living a great life. In this story he over comes not being able to talk to anyone until his senior year of college and lives his life very well. He lives out his dream and researches panthers in south america. I think its uplifting and inspiring hearing about this guy and what he has achieved.
3. "What's your life like now, dad?
www.storycorps.org/listen/ken-morganstern-priya-morganstern-and-bhavani-jaroff/
This story is one of the most inspiring stories I have ever heard, not because he has overcome great difficulty but because he was faced faced with Alzheimers and he seems to not care. He seems to find the amazing in life even though most people would be miserable and crippled if faced with the same difficulties. I find it wonderful that he can seem so happy, it makes me happier with the life that I have.
