interviews

Contains a collection of interviews that provide a oral history of twentieth century American music composers, from Charles Ives to Duke Ellington. Includes two audio CDs.

Identifies eleven categories of happy working women, including "lovers," "thinkers," "builders," and "determinators," and profiles one hundred women who find their jobs extremely enjoyable and rewarding, explaining how each found the perfect occupational fit for her personality, skills, and character.

A collection of personal narratives in which men and women explore how their lives were affected by the Holocaust.

Reveals the startling factors that deny patients with chronic pain the relief they need, discussing how insurance companies, doctor misconceptions, and fears of painkillers prevent patients from getting the right treatment.

Uses the results of the African American Women's Voices Project, an interview and questionnaire study with four hundred women across the United States, to explore the pressures African-American women face in today's society.

A collection of interviews in which Peter Brook discusses a variety of topics, including his childhood, his thoughts about the world and theater, his groundbreaking productions, and other related topics.

Sugar Turner, a Midwestern African-American woman, and Tracy Bachrach Ehlers, a white cultural anthropologist, tell Sugar's story, describing her abusive childhood and her move from crack addiction, prostitution, and welfare to a new kind of life.

Seventeen men and women who have made significant contributions to American life discuss their personal views and their dedication to their causes. 'Includes conversations with former president Jimmy Carter, Wildlife Conservation Society president William Conway, and others.

Contains essays in which thirty-seven American Catholics, including businesspeople, actors, educators, journalists, politicians, and others speak about their own faith and feelings about the Church.

Presents oral histories of African American young men from Oakland, California, featuring their responses to prompts such as "what is your greatest strength," "if you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be," and "describe your life in 10 years.".