Ari Shapiro: 'The Best Strangers in the World'

Renowned journalist Ari Shapiro, recently released his first book, “The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening.” In the book, Shapiro takes readers on a journey around the world, sharing the heartwarming, heartbreaking, and always poignant narratives he has reported to his listeners throughout his career.

Shapiro says he hopes “The Best Strangers in the World” is not only a tribute to the art of journalism but also a source of inspiration. Through the stories of individuals who manage to confront life’s challenges with beauty, humor, and resilience, he shows examples of the human capacity to overcome adversity.

The award-winning journalist and the host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” joined WABE to talk about what readers can expect from the book.