Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction 3
5. Mutual Sightings
6. Interviewing Survivors 33
7. A Flower in the River 68
8. Bearing Witness 97
9. Regenerative Possibilities 121
10. Remembering Haiti 145
11. Smile through the Tears 169
12. Curating Life Stories
13. Sharing Stories 193
14. Walking the City 223
15. Oral History and Performance 241
16. Blurred Boundaries 265
17. Conclusion 291
18. Montreal Life Stories Community Partners 301
19. Guiding Principles in Conducting an Ethical and Successful Interview 305
20. Montreal Life Stories Consent Form 311
21. Notes 315
22. Bibliography 385
23. Index 416