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The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening

Ari Shapiro
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The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023

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Ari Shapiro

The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 2000s-2020s

Topic
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening by Ari Shapiro is a collection of personal stories and reflections from Shapiro's career as a journalist. The book offers insights into the diverse lives and experiences of the people he has encountered, emphasizing human connection and understanding across different cultures and communities.

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,746 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ari Shapiro's The Best Strangers in the World offers an engaging narrative enriched by his journalistic experiences. Praised for its heartfelt storytelling and diverse insights, the book captivates readers with its authentic voice. Some critiques note a lack of depth on certain topics. Overall, it's a compelling read for those interested in human connection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening?

Fans of human-interest journalism and NPR would relish The Best Strangers in the World. Similar to Untamed by Glennon Doyle, it appeals to those intrigued by personal narratives and global stories, offering an insider's view into intriguing lives and events.

4.2

6,746 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 2000s-2020s

Topic
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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