The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening by Ari Shapiro is the memoir of the acclaimed NPR host. Ari discusses his childhood and coming out to his friends and family, along with his personal and professional life experiences. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of some of his popular pieces and the people he has met along the way. Ari also reflects on his time working in the White House press pool and his interactions with President Obama during travels on Air Force One, detailing how he got started.
Before reading his memoir, I wasn’t familiar with Ari Shapiro. However, I found the stories he shared about his life experiences to be engaging, even though most were unrelatable to me. I do wish he had included more fascinating stories about other people. I particularly enjoyed the last part of the book, when he discussed the individuals and their stories that had a significant impact on him. If you are a fan of Ari, you will enjoy this book, as it primarily focuses on his experiences.
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