UnFictional
Belle of the Ball
Stories of women who are the center of attention, for better or worse.
By Bob Carlson • • 29m ListenStories of women who are the center of attention, for better or worse.
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3 storiesHomecoming Queen
As any former high schooler knows, homecoming is a big deal. That was especially true for Landon Patterson, whose bid for queendom at her Missouri high school came complete with a wave international media attention – and a visit from the haters.
Read the story10 minWelcome Home
Next: we go to summer camp… a summer camp for adults; buried in the Redwood Forest. It's hosted by a man who calls himself Honey Bear. When Annabelle Gurwich arrives there, seeking refuge from a stressful Los Angeles summer, she finds that it's nothing like she was expecting. But it might be exactly what she needs.
Read the story10 minMy Dream of a Hotel Receptionist
Finally: Growing up in the dreary London projects, Tanya dreamed of moving to Hollywood, where everything was sunshine and smiles. But when she hatched a plan to get there, she realized there was more than just the Atlantic ocean standing in her way.
Read the story8 min
