Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told
This episode introduces the “original storyteller,” my aunt, Pearl Donovan Cerny.
Have you ever wondered how the ripples of a historical event shape the lives of those who follow? Imagine the Eastland Disaster of 1915, one of the deadliest incidents in Chicago’s history, and the trajectory it set for my family.
Pearl’s family history document--which introduced me to the Eastland Disaster-- nearly died on the vine. It was initially met with silence by those she sent it to, and she was desperate. Desperate enough to send it to the person who was her last resort—that would be me! Neither of us knew how that decision would change both of our lives.
Now, how about you? Can you fathom the power of your own narrative? What if your story could touch someone else’s life profoundly?
Please join me for Episode 18 of Flower in the River Podcast, where we’ll learn about the transformative power of storytelling.
Music from Artlist
Ardie Son
Christopher Galovan