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An Honest Doubter A "This I Believe" Essay, Elizabeth Deutsch (Earle)

An Honest Doubter

by Elizabeth Deutsch (Earl...

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In this essay originally aired in the 1950s, Elizabeth Deutsch (then 16 years old) became...

Unabridged: 5 min
This I Believe
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Published: 10/03/2006
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The Light of a Brighter Day A "This I Believe" Essay, Helen Keller

The Light of a Brighter Day

by Helen Keller

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In this essay originally aired in the 1950s, deaf and blind author, activist, and lecture...

Unabridged: 5 min
This I Believe
Narrator: Helen Keller
Published: 10/03/2006
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The Power of Presence A "This I Believe" Essay, Debbie Hall

The Power of Presence

by Debbie Hall

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Psychologist Debbie Hall values the simple act of "being there" as a form of connection i...

Unabridged: 4 min
This I Believe
Narrator: Debbie Hall
Published: 10/03/2006
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The Power of Love to Transform and Heal A "This I Believe" Essay, Jackie Lantry

The Power of Love to Transform an...

by Jackie Lantry

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Jackie Lantry describes meeting her adopted Chinese son for the first time in "The Power ...

Unabridged: 4 min
This I Believe
Narrator: Jackie Lantry
Published: 10/03/2006
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Good Can Be as Communicable as Evil A "This I Believe" Essay, Norman Corwin

Good Can Be as Communicable as Ev...

by Norman Corwin

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Radio producer and screenwriter Norman Corwin reflects on small but contagious acts of ki...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Norman Corwin
Published: 10/03/2006
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A New Birth of Freedom A "This I Believe" Essay, Maximilian Hodder

A New Birth of Freedom

by Maximilian Hodder

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In this essay originally aired in the 1950s, Polish-American director Maximilian Hodder t...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Maximilian Hodder
Published: 10/03/2006
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The America I Believe In A "This I Believe" Essay, Colin Powell

The America I Believe In

by Colin Powell

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Former Secretary of State, and first generation American, Colin Powell explains the impor...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Colin Powell
Published: 10/03/2006
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We Are Each Other's Business A "This I Believe" Essay, Eboo Patel

We Are Each Other's Business

by Eboo Patel

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Eboo Patel discusses the importance of active interfaith support in addition to tolerance...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Eboo Patel
Published: 10/03/2006
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The 50-Percent Theory of Life A "This I Believe" Essay, Steve Porter

The 50-Percent Theory of Life

by Steve Porter

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Steve Porter uses his experience on the family farm to explain his "50-Percent Theory of ...

Unabridged: 4 min
This I Believe
Narrator: Steve Porter
Published: 10/03/2006
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The People Have Spoken A "This I Believe" Essay, Mark Shields

The People Have Spoken

by Mark Shields

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Political commentator Mark Shields expresses his faith in politics and admiration for pol...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Mark Shields
Published: 10/03/2006
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The Power of Mysteries A "This I Believe" Essay, Alan Lightman

The Power of Mysteries

by Alan Lightman

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Astrophysicist and novelist Alan Lightman explains how the unknown fuels human creativity...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Alan Lightman
Published: 10/03/2006
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The Artistry in Hidden Talents A "This I Believe" Essay, Mel Rusnov

The Artistry in Hidden Talents

by Mel Rusnov

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Mel Rusnov describes the delight of discovering "The Artistry of Hidden Talents", especia...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Mel Rusnov
Published: 10/03/2006
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The Making of Poems A "This I Believe" Essay, Gregory Orr

The Making of Poems

by Gregory Orr

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Poet Gregory Orr reflects on the power of poetry to help people endure traumatic events a...

Unabridged: 4 min
This I Believe
Narrator: Gregory Orr
Published: 10/03/2006
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Creative Solutions to Life's Challenges A "This I Believe" Essay, Frank X. Walker

Creative Solutions to Life's Chal...

by Frank X. Walker

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Frank X. Walker sees many supposed survival skills as "Creative Solutions to Life’s...

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This I Believe
Narrator: Frank X. Walker
Published: 10/03/2006
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Science Nourishes the Mind and Soul A "This I Believe" Essay, Brian Greene

Science Nourishes the Mind and So...

by Brian Greene

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Physicist Brian Greene describes how an awareness of our small place in the universe can ...

Unabridged: 5 min
This I Believe
Narrator: Brian Greene
Published: 10/03/2006