UnFictional
You Want a Piece of Me?
There are times when it feels like everybody wants something from you, even when you have nothing left to give. This week, three stories of people who gave up a piece of themselves – or wanted a piece of somebody else.
By Bob Carlson • • 28m ListenThere are times when it feels like everybody wants something from you, even when you have nothing left to give. This week, three stories of people who gave up a piece of themselves – or wanted a piece of somebody else.
In this episode
3 storiesBeing Siri
In this first story, the question – You Want a Piece of Me? – is actually a genuine offer. Erin wants to donate an intimate, personal piece of herself to a total stranger. She wants to give away her voice.
Read the story9 minBert Finds a Box
One day, walking in an alleyway, Bert finds a box. It's nondescript – just lying on the ground. But once he starts digging around inside, the box's contents become special to Bert. More special than he ever would have imagined. Hans Anderson is an independent radio producer living in Seattle. A photo from the box
Read the story10 minThe Clinic
Finally, the story of a woman who needs a medical procedure. Getting the procedure should be straightforward, but as it turns out, it's anything but – because the procedure is an abortion. And the woman is in Brazil.
Read the story9 min