The Moth

My Hero

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A little boy’s dreamy childhood comes to a screeching halt on a North Carolina highway.

Tags Cultural traditions Adversity Growing up Marriage Women's rights Independence Parenthood Empowering Societal expectations Gender Serious Thought-provoking Moving Hopeful Tender Bittersweet

Storyteller

Kevin R. Free

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Original Air Date

August 13, 2013

Recorded Date

February 9, 2012

“My favorite dance was called "The Loose Booty."”

Photo by Sarah Stacke
Kevin Free

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