Several surveys have found that tall people earn more money. Each extra inch may be worth $1000 a year. On today's show, we'll look into how physical size relates to success and happiness. Also: neo-klezmer bluegrass music from Andy Statman. Counterculture icon David Crosby explains how he's survived an eventful and difficult life. And we'll hear the life stories of two women who survived the Holocaust.
Size Matters: How Height Affects Happiness & Success
Several surveys have found that tall people earn more money. According to some studies, each extra inch is worth $1000 a year. Science reporter Stephen S. Hall explores how physical size relates to success in Size Matters.
Size Matters is available for purchase at amazon.com
Neo-Klezmer Bluegrass
Clarinetist and mandolinist Andy Statman's two recent albums are East Flatbush Blues and Awakening From Above.
How Two Mothers Survived the Holocaust
Ann Kirschner and Martin Lemelman share the stories of their mothers, both of whom survived the Holocaust.Ann Kirschner's book about her mother is Sala's Gift; Martin Lemelman's graphic memoir is Mendel's Daughter.
Sala's Gift is available for purchase at amazon.com
Mendel's Daughter is available for purchase ...
David Crosby is a Survivor
David Crosby has survived liver failure, heart attacks, a motorcycle accident, alcoholism, drug addiction, poverty, and more. He's still alive, making music and writing about his life. His recent memoir is Since Then.
Since Then is available for purchase at amazon.com
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