In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing work they love. Told through touching conversations between friends, coworkers, and family members, the stories share a wide range of experiences and capture the strength, courage, and resilience of the storytellers. Some found their paths at very young ages, others later in life; some overcame great odds or upturned their lives in order to pursue what matters to them; and all are generous gifts that offer inspiration and hope.

Several stories from Callings describe how the storytellers’ paths were influenced by books or learning experiences. This book club concentrates on four stories that do just that.

Stories featured: 

Jeremy Hagquist and Storm Reyes, Library Assistant

Carl McNair and Vernon Skipper remember Ronald McNair, Astronaut

John Heyn and Herman Heyn, Street-corner astronomer

Marc Anderson Lawson and Karen Lawson honor Jerry Lawson, Video game inventor 

Registration is encouraged but not required. Attendees need not have read the chapters in advance.