This piece struck me in its simplicity, and I could relate very much to the storyteller. I like the fact that it wasn't embellished with sound effects. Very simple and moving.
This piece struck me in its simplicity, and I could relate very much to the storyteller. I like the fact that it wasn't embellished with sound effects. Very simple and moving.
This is a great piece that evoked thanks in me as an American born man. Listeners hear the story of a Vietnamese man's first Thanksgiving and the circumstances that surrounded the holiday. It?s both inspiring and personal.
I liked Andrew's story, it gave me a new perspective for Thanksgiving. I have certainly never thought "Great, my father is alive and gets to leave the army in our home country and join us in another country!" This piece could have been a lot more emotional but I'm glad it wasn't. It's hard to listen to tough story after tough story.
So, this piece fits on every radio near a Thanksgivings table. When they do a show that includes "Alice's Restaurant" and an easy going perspective like this, I'll be listening. Toss in a David Sedaris commentary and highlights from a football telecast, too.
we like it when we are so easily pushed to refresh our perspective. simple and moving . One immigrant nicely juxtaposed with "first settler" immigration..
an evergreen commentary for Thanksgiving
vm
This commentary approaches perfection: well-written, well-produced, an interesting voice, original ideas.
The story itself shows what Thanksgiving can mean to modern immigrants and exiles. Sentimental and poignant without being sappy. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't love hearing this piece. A very useful piece for Thanksgiving, plus some potential in a longer program about immigration or multi-culturalism.
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Todd Melby
Posted on November 17, 2010 at 03:20 PM | Permalink
Great!
I plan on airing this wonderful piece on my show. Great essay. Very personal and moving!
Uri Yamanachi
Posted on November 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM | Permalink
Review of Thanksgiving Story
This piece struck me in its simplicity, and I could relate very much to the storyteller. I like the fact that it wasn't embellished with sound effects. Very simple and moving.
Uri Yamanachi
Posted on November 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM | Permalink
Review of Thanksgiving Story
This piece struck me in its simplicity, and I could relate very much to the storyteller. I like the fact that it wasn't embellished with sound effects. Very simple and moving.
Jamon Anderson
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 09:58 AM | Permalink
Review of Thanksgiving story
This is a great piece that evoked thanks in me as an American born man. Listeners hear the story of a Vietnamese man's first Thanksgiving and the circumstances that surrounded the holiday. It?s both inspiring and personal.
Hans Anderson
Posted on November 25, 2003 at 02:28 PM | Permalink
Review of Thanksgiving story
So, this piece fits on every radio near a Thanksgivings table. When they do a show that includes "Alice's Restaurant" and an easy going perspective like this, I'll be listening. Toss in a David Sedaris commentary and highlights from a football telecast, too.
Transom Editors
Posted on November 25, 2003 at 06:53 AM | Permalink
Review of Thanksgiving story
we like it when we are so easily pushed to refresh our perspective. simple and moving . One immigrant nicely juxtaposed with "first settler" immigration..
an evergreen commentary for Thanksgiving
vm
Eric Nuzum
Posted on November 19, 2003 at 05:05 AM | Permalink
Review of Thanksgiving story
The story itself shows what Thanksgiving can mean to modern immigrants and exiles. Sentimental and poignant without being sappy. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't love hearing this piece. A very useful piece for Thanksgiving, plus some potential in a longer program about immigration or multi-culturalism.