<description>Massachusetts-born Matthew Cesario’s grandmother Clara Cirigiliano, a first generation Italian. She was a nurse who served in the navy during World War II and she was a writer in her own right, a talent she shares with her grandson. </description>

Massachusetts-born Matthew Cesario’s grandmother …

Massachusetts-born Matthew Cesario’s grandmother Clara Cirigiliano, a first generation Italian. She was a nurse who served in the navy during World War II and she was a writer in her own right, a talent she shares with her grandson. 

Matthew Cesario On Clara Cirigiliano

<description>New Orleans-born Cerstin tells me about her grandmother Chastine, a mother of twelve and a source of love, strength, and wisdom in her neighbourhood of Metairie, Louisiana. </description>

New Orleans-born Cerstin tells me about her grand…

New Orleans-born Cerstin tells me about her grandmother Chastine, a mother of twelve and a source of love, strength, and wisdom in her neighbourhood of Metairie, Louisiana. 

Cerstin On Chastine

<description>I interview Nabeel about his grandmother who was born in Delhi, India and was on the first train out to live in the newly created country of Pakistan. Since her uncle was in the state legislature and her mother was a renowned cook, as a young teen, her family would frequently host Jinnah and Nehru at their house as they debated and discussed and decided on the separation of India and Pakistan. </description>

I interview Nabeel about his grandmother who was …

I interview Nabeel about his grandmother who was born in Delhi, India and was on the first train out to live in the newly created country of Pakistan. Since her uncle was in the state legislature and her mother was a renowned cook, as a young teen, her family would frequently host Jinnah and Nehru at their house as they debated and discussed and decided on the separation of India and Pakistan. 

Nabeel On Nazhut

<description>Ottawa-born Davis Carr tells me about her grandmother, Edith Ballantyne who came to Canada during World War II as a Czech refugee and went on to become president of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. </description>

Ottawa-born Davis Carr tells me about her grandmo…

Ottawa-born Davis Carr tells me about her grandmother, Edith Ballantyne who came to Canada during World War II as a Czech refugee and went on to become president of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. 

Davis Carr On Edith Ballantyne

<description>Bombay-born writer Aditya Rawal tells me about his cancer pathologist grandmother Mrudula Sampat. She's an incredibly kind and intelligent woman who, at the age of 84, is still practicing medicine. </description>

Bombay-born writer Aditya Rawal tells me about hi…

Bombay-born writer Aditya Rawal tells me about his cancer pathologist grandmother Mrudula Sampat. She's an incredibly kind and intelligent woman who, at the age of 84, is still practicing medicine. 

Aditya Rawal On Mrudula Sampat

We've all got grandmas, they've all got stories. 
Each week, I interview a friend about their grandma and learn about the life of a unique woman through the eyes of their grandchild. 
This podcast is an exploration of the strength of women and the legacy of the women who made us who we are. 
This is also a memory project. The way we as grandchildren learn about our grandparents is often through the memories of others. This podcast also explores how these memories change and mythologize the woman, for better or worse. 
For more information visit: www.storiesfrommygrandma.tumblr.com

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