The Deeply Personal Stories Behind the American Dream w/ Nicholas Kristof | Attribution Ep. 7

February 15, 2021

Nick Kristof is a self-described “Oregon farm boy turned New York Times columnist.” He discusses his latest book, Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope with host Bob McKinnon. Written with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, it explores why some people, including many childhood friends from his #6 school bus, have dramatically different life outcomes than others. The deeply honest and personal conversation delves into the friends, lives and what contributed to Nick Kristof’s success.

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Nicholas Kristof

Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope

Kristof Impact

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