Stories of Elders - by Veronica Kirin (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Logging nearly 12,000 miles in a journey across America that chronicles 8,352 years of life, Kirin's elders offer unique insight into the most transitional time in American history. Told in personal and profound accounts from 100 living members of the Greatest Generation, Stories of Elders shows how technology has changed our country since 1911.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>America's Greatest Generation (born before 1945) witnessed incredible changes in technology and social progress. From simple improvements in entertainment to life-changing medical advances, technology changed the way they live, work, and identify. Sadly, with each passing year, fewer members of the Greatest Generation remain alive to share their wisdom as the last Americans to grow up before the digital revolution.<br /> <br /> In 2015, Millennial author and cultural anthropologist Veronica Kirin drove 12,000 miles across more than 40 states to interview the last living members of the Greatest Generation. Stories of Elders is the result of her years of work to capture and share their perspective for generations to come.<br /> <br /> Stories of Elders preserves the wisdom, thoughts, humor, knowledge, and advice of the people who make up one of America's finest generations, including the Silent Generation. Their stories include the devastation that came from major events in U.S. history like World War I, the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, and World War II.<br /> <br /> The Greatest Generation (many of whom are now centenarians) saw the routine use of airplanes, cars, microwave ovens, telephones, radios, electricity, and the Internet come to fruition in their lifetimes. Their childhoods were simple, relying on outdoors games and their imagination for fun. How they went to school, pursued their careers, and raised their kids was radically different than the way we live today.<br /> <br /> By chronicling more than 8,000 years of life lived during the most transitional time in American history, Stories of Elders offers old-fashioned wisdom and insight for America's future generations.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"It certainly brings the pages of the history book to life... We would do well to listen to these wise voices and try to learn from them."<br /> -- Cynthia Canty, host of NPR - Michigan Radio's Stateside</p><p>"Nearly a century ago, America's Greatest Generation witnessed a similar evolution of technology and social progress that changed how they lived, worked and played. Just like today, those inventions were dramatically shifting how people interacted with each other and the world."<br /> -- Shandra Martinez, BuzzFeed Community Contributor</p><p>"Stories are so important to remembering who we are and where we come from. The way Veronica has managed to capture and preserve these important stories about a generation that watched the world change before their eyes is stunning. We need their stories to remember where we came from and to hopefully guide us where we are going."<br /> -- Julia Nusbaum, HerStry</p><p>"When I'm watching TV, YouTube, or reading Facebook, I often wonder how we've arrived in a culture that is so different than the one I grew up with. In this documentary-style book, Kirin answers my question by taking us on a journey that dives into personal stories around how technology has changed the lives of everyday people. Love it!"<br /> -- Harrison Painter, AmpifyIndy</p><p>"In an ever-faster-moving world of technology, change is par for the course. As we travel forward, we run the risk of losing wisdom which previous generations have taken for granted. In this book, author Veronica Kirin does a marvelous job of chronicling this wisdom through stories of our elders."<br /> -- JC Preston, Angles of Lattitude Podcast</p><p>"Stories of Elders is an extraordinary book filled with emotionally powerful stories from those who have experienced things far beyond the experience of Millennials. Veronica has expertly captured the essence of her subjects, with each story being awe-inspiring in their own right!"<br /> -- Jason Schemmel, GSD Podcast</p><p>"In Stories of Elders, Veronica Kirin makes a compelling case for why we must use technology with intent. We must become aware of our vulnerabilities, set boundaries, and realize that technology is a tool and it's up to us to take responsibility and determine its impact."<br /> -- Laura Tucker, Free Your Inner Guru</p><p>"Through the combination of touching anecdotes and well-researched evidence, Veronica illustrates the juxtaposition of the benefits and the consequences of modern-day technologies for The Greatest Generation."<br /> -- Bri Luginbill, Compassionately You Podcast</p><br>
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