Learning about your relatives and folks in your community can help bridge gaps and lead to a greater understanding of the triumphs and struggles we each face. It builds connection.
Don't know where to start? Click below to download and print a simple document with questions that can be used as conversation starters.
In Our Neck of the Woods, Laura used this same form to speak with Harold "Junior" Fink who grew up in Allensville. You can find his interview in chapter 13. Full of great details and vivid recollections, Junior really enjoyed reminiscing and sharing what it was like when he was growing up.
It's never too soon to start a conversation with your loved ones, friends, or neighbors. Many folks even record the interviews to be transcribed later or to capture the time spent together for prosperity.