Sep 30th, 2008 · In 1938, Nicholas Winton was set to go on a ski vacation when a friend called and asked him to help Jewish children flee the Nazis. The young stockbroker saved 660 children, including the mother and aunts of NPR reporter Kim Masters. Masters visits the 99-year-old Winton, who offers a lesson on memory.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · When your parents, siblings and aunts carry the names Wainwright and Roche, it's only a matter of time before you catch the performing bug yourself. The youngest songwriter in the family visits Mountain Stage to play a live concert.
Jul 30th, 2008 · Auntie Mame was a popular novel in the 1950s that was made into a famous movie, play and a musical. It tells the story of the adventures of a boy being raised by his eccentric aunt, the free spirit more commonly known as Mame Dennis.
May 27th, 2008 · Somehow, seafood always tastes better in the summer, and this book, says T. Susan Chang, is like "having your smart aunt in the kitchen, saving you from your own foolish, blundering self." Why not start with Key West Ceviche or center a meal on the Grilled Dorade with Hoisin Glaze?
Dec 15th, 2007 · The Complete Book of Aunts covers everything from aunts in literature and film, to remembrances from nieces and nephews who had unusual relationships with their aunts. Rupert Christiansen, co-author, speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Oct 16th, 2007 · A woman was allegedly involved in a family fight. She placed an ad on the Web site Craigslist.com. It invited people to come to her aunt's house and "take whatever you want." People did. They removed almost everything, including the picture window and the kitchen sink.
Sep 24th, 2007 · White's grandma was a showgirl, her aunt was a songwriter in the '50s, her mother was a belly dancer, and her dad was an artist, so she's inherited pretty good genes. White combines blues and folk music, creating a calm atmosphere with honest, heartfelt lyrics.
May 12th, 2007 · As America celebrates Mother's Day, Jacki Lyden reflects on the meaning of motherhood through the eyes of her aunt, Ellie Lyden. Nearly 100, Ellie has long nurtured the small village of Clifden, Ireland, from her rose-covered cottage.