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Listeners have used the following words to describe the show: amazing, compelling, excellent, exquisite, fabulous, fantastic, inspiring, outstanding, perceptive, thoughtful, thought-provoking, transforming...

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• “one of the all time best stories I have ever heard on NPR. I smiled with joy and wept with tears.”
• “…a perfect articulation of the perspective history offers, and the importance of learning and growing from the pains and triumphs of history.”
• “Listening to the gentleman from Ireland broke my heart…. Can we but hope that 'The Story' puts a human face on these issues to make us better.”
• “I NEVER offer feedback to anything that is from the media, but, this day's feature made me cry as I was driving down the road.  I NEVER cry.”
• “I wept for Sharif and for the children. Then I wept for Lebanon and Iraq. I wept for the size of the conflict…. Thank you for providing me an opportunity to acknowledge the emotional aspects of the world situation and for giving me a chance to grieve.”
• “Your program is fabulous and your delivery and ability to ask very pointed questions in a deceptively gentle manner is very impressive.”
• “The story and the way it was presented were amazing….Today I learned, laughed, and felt renewed hope. Many thanks...for a story I will never forget.”
• “I absolutely love The Story…. You make my day!!!”
• “There is grace and wisdom in your manner and it is appreciated!”