November 2012
39 posts
Gotta love when one of our guests says our interview is a “soulful conversation.” A nice endorsement from TED talk superstar Brené Brown’s blog:
“If you’re a fan of Krista Tippett’s wonderful radio show, On Being, we had a soulful conversation. The podcast and unedited interview is now available here. At one point she playfully asked, “Is this an interview or a therapy session?” I’ve been thinking about that question. I think all good conversations are a little bit of both.”
In light of the horrific stories coming out of Gaza and Israel, I’d encourage all of us to listen to this interview we did with two remarkable human beings: Robi Damelin, who lost her son David to a Palestinian sniper, and Ali Abu Awwad, who lost his older brother Yousef to an Israeli soldier.
Instead of clinging to traditional ideologies and turning their pain into more violence, they’ve decided to understand the other side — Israeli and Palestinian — by sharing their pain and their humanity. They tell of a gathering network of survivors who share their grief, their stories of loved ones, and their ideas for lasting peace. They don’t want to be right; they want to be honest. No more taking sides.
It sure is, Anon. Try it out and let us know about your experience!