This I Believe
Favorite Essays:
I Will Take My Voice
BackQuique Aviles - Washington, District of Columbia
As heard on Morning Edition, July 31, 2006
For years, Quique Aviles was two people: one who was a successful poet, and one who was a crack addict. Now he believes his art and the connections it gives him to other
people can help save his life.
The Act of Giving Thanks
Michelle Lee - Longmont, Colorado
As heard on the This I Believe podcast, October 27, 2014
No gift, dinner invitation, or gesture of friendship escapes Michelle Lee’s notice. As a dedicated thank-you-note writer, Lee believes expressing gratitude is more than a social grace. It helps her fully appreciate the love and support she receives daily.
Living in Manageable Moments
Elise Forier Edie - Ellensburg, Washington
As heard on The Bob Edwards Show, March 4, 2011
Playwright Elise Forier Edie knows her recovery from addiction will be difficult as she battles feelings of arrogance and control, fear and helplessness. But Edie believes she has found a way to start her journey by focusing on this one moment in time.
I Will Take My Voice
BackQuique Aviles - Washington, District of Columbia
As heard on Morning Edition, July 31, 2006
For years, Quique Aviles was two people: one who was a successful poet, and one who was a crack addict. Now he believes his art and the connections it gives him to other
people can help save his life.
The Act of Giving Thanks
Michelle Lee - Longmont, Colorado
As heard on the This I Believe podcast, October 27, 2014
No gift, dinner invitation, or gesture of friendship escapes Michelle Lee’s notice. As a dedicated thank-you-note writer, Lee believes expressing gratitude is more than a social grace. It helps her fully appreciate the love and support she receives daily.
Living in Manageable Moments
Elise Forier Edie - Ellensburg, Washington
As heard on The Bob Edwards Show, March 4, 2011
Playwright Elise Forier Edie knows her recovery from addiction will be difficult as she battles feelings of arrogance and control, fear and helplessness. But Edie believes she has found a way to start her journey by focusing on this one moment in time.