Today’s program was a “taster” for her upcoming series of three workshops. Learn more about the series. Register here.
“Picnic basket” of Resources
At the beginning of the program, you’ll note that Jane references her “Yogi Bear School of Family Storytelling.” She’s followed that up with a little picnic basket of goodies just for you, starting with these two downloadable bits of fun:
And to be sure you could follow up with her many references, here are links to many of the programs, books, and recordings she mentions:
More about Lost in Shanghai:
Other ways to tell stories:
Life in 500 words: (www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/life-in-500-words/9247284)
Amy Tan: Where the Past Begins: a writer’s memoir
Book: Good Reads (goodreads.com/book/show/34043618-where-the-past-begins?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_40)
Review: The Guardian (theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/19/where-the-past-begins-by-amy-tan-review-a-writers-memoir)
Example of Q&A as a structure:
Judi Dench: Shakespeare, The Man Who Pays the Rent (goodreads.com/en/book/show/127280282)
The Last Interview, Anthony Bourdain (amazon.com/Anthony-Bourdain-Interview-Other-Conversations/dp/1612198244)
About Jane
Many of you will already recognize Jane from her work over 25 years as a TV journalist for ABC News. Today, she’s active in her work by teaching her interviewing techniques and inspiring others to share their stories.
The Juvenile Geriatric Newsletter (janehutcheon.substack.com)
Jane Hutcheon’s website (janehutcheon.com)
Book: Rebel Talk on Amazon (amazon.com/Rebel-Talk-art-powerful-conversations-ebook)
A selection of Jane’s interviews for ABC News
Jeff Kinney IV (View recording: abc.net.au/news/programs/one-plus-one/2018-08-09/one-plus-one:-jeff-kinney/10102586)
Baba Schwarz (View recording: abc.net.au/news/programs/one-plus-one/2016-09-22/one-plus-one:-baba-schwartz/7869798)
Amy Tan (View recording: abc.net.au/news/programs/one-plus-one/2014-08-01/one-plus-one-amy-tan/5642896)
Enjoy this recording and the resources and tools Jane provided. As a special Projectkin event, you’re welcome to share this post with others you think might be interested in Family History and our work here at Projectkin.
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Next Week: Project Recipe May 16 (Atlantic)
Next week, our Projectkin family historians take us to the other side of the planet as Bridget Badoe McQuick1 (aka Lady Esri) joins us for an extraordinary Project Recipe event in which she shares her strategy for “Encouraging the Reluctant Storyteller.” Bridget will share her recipe for coaxing reluctant storytellers to tell their stories. We’ll learn about patience and listening and how to facilitate dialogue to build connections.
Enjoy this podcast interview of Bridget by Projectkin member,
from earlier this year.
“Beginning, Middle & End” with Jane Hutcheon » Family Stories Special Event