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I think the most fundamental thing we can do to make the world a better place is to be open to the stories of people, to listen and take in the lived… - Ruth Behar
" "I think the most fundamental thing we can do to make the world a better place is to be open to the stories of people, to listen and take in the lived experiences of others. Stories have the power to change the world. Understanding the hopes and dreams of another person, we learn that we are all connected, and that to nurture all of our communities, our families, and our individual lives we must nurture one another.
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About Ruth Behar
Ruth Behar (born 1956) is an anthropologist and writer. She was born in Cuba before later immigrating to the USA, and is Jewish. Her work includes academic studies, as well as poetry, memoir, and literary fiction.
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