![]() ![]() In a landmark article in the New York Times in 2013, titled “ The Stories that Bind Us”, researchers revealed that “the more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem and the more successfully they believed their families functioned.” You are the continuation of each of these people.” I thrive on learning and hearing from others’ experiences.Ī global spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh said, “If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. So today I ask you, “What is your story?” and “Who tells your story?”Īs a journalism undergrad, my blood flows with stories. Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” I ask myself, “What would you do if you had more”Īnd when my time is up, have I done enough? You really do write like you’re running out of I try to make sense of your thousands of pages of writings I interview every soldier who fought by your side She told his story, a story that now demands the highest-priced tickets on Broadway. ![]() She searched out and recorded her husband’s life, work, and legacy. Hamilton’s wife, Eliza, then sings to Hamilton of what she does to preserve his legacy. “…When you’re gone, who remembers your name? The lyrics begin with the chorus singing: At the end of the wildly popular rap/musical, the chorus sings, “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?” Hamilton died young he was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr. As a founding father, chief author of 51 of the Federalist Papers, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and an interesting historical figure, his life and work have come to light through this musical, which I only semi-endorse as it does have a parental advisory and Hamilton did have some shady parts of his life (but there is an edited version now!). But due to a smash-hit musical on Broadway right now, “Hamilton” has become a household name. Until recently, you may have known just that much. On the $10 bill is a man who was never president of the U.S. I’d invite you to look in your wallets for this one, but no one carries cash on them anymore. I want to keep everyone awake so I thought I’d start off with a little history lesson. Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? ![]()
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