S&s/Simon Element
Stories from a Stranger: Every Person Has a Story.
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A collection of one hundred deeply personal stories--covering love and heartbreak, growth and resilience--brought to life by the creator of the wildly popular TikTok account @HunterProsper.
Every person has a story.
Dick knew that it was love at first sight when he saw Nancy across the church steps--they got married a week later and have been best friends ever since, still going strong over fifty years later. Nathalia's first boyfriend told her that her facial scars made her even more beautiful, and it gave her the confidence to become the strong woman she is today. When Ghada learned that her young son was ill, she refused to give up--he's thriving over twenty years later.
We're more alike than we are different.
In Stories from a Stranger, Hunter Prosper--creator of the viral social media phenomenon of the same name--brings together these three and ninety-seven other unforgettable, never-before-published interviews that illuminate the depths of the human heart. He asks the questions that matter most: Who was your greatest love? What's the most painful thing you've been told? What do you see when you look in the mirror? The answers reveal raw, breathtaking glimpses into lives filled with love, resilience, and hope.
As an ICU nurse, Hunter has stood at the crossroads of life and loss, bearing witness to whispered confessions, final goodbyes, and moments of unexpected grace. In the midst of turmoil, he turned to storytelling--first to make sense of his own emotions, then to give voice to those who could no longer speak. What started as a simple question evolved into a movement, resonating with millions longing for connection.
Moving, humbling, and profoundly inspiring, Stories from a Stranger is more than a book--it's a celebration of our shared humanity and the invisible threads that bind us together.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781668065426
EAN:
9781668065426
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
288
Authors:
Hunter Prosper
Publisher:
S&s/Simon Element
This was a very quick read with short stories from many different people about a myriad of topics concerning life. It was a heartwarming and often heartbreaking look at how we all are truly “human” and deal with emotional aspects of life differently. I took it as an opportunity to slow down and consider that we should be more mindful of what others may be dealing with and to do our best to be kind. Just try to spread kindness like confetti in a windstorm. I think we will be better for it.
I had the chance to read about so many wonderful strangers who, by the end, no longer felt like strangers. Some of the stories truly touched me and hit close to home. The work Hunter does is genuinely precious! I sincerely hope there will be more volumes to come, because the voice of “ordinary” people is worth hearing, as I believe everyone can be extraordinary in their own way.
I love all of the photos - and most importantly, I love all of the essays; they're poignant and heart-warming.
Oh my gosh, I preordered and I’m so thankful. They is so many heartfelt stories in this book. It’s refreshing and there’s good advice inside too. And heartwarming that you could hear these from anyone on the street. <3Would happily buy again. Once I read through it, it will be joining my coffee table books to look back on anytime.
Stories from a Stranger is unlike anything I’ve read before. The author, Hunter Prosper, takes the everyday experiences of people and weaves them into narratives that are both intimate and universal. Each story feels like a private window into someone’s life, reminding you how extraordinary ordinary moments can be.What impressed me most was the emotional range. One story had me laughing, the next had me tearing up, and more than once I found myself just pausing to reflect on my own life. Prosper has a gift for distilling deep human truths into short, powerful vignettes that stay with you long after you put the book down.This is the kind of book that makes you see strangers differently — with more compassion and curiosity. It’s beautifully written, heartfelt, and genuinely inspiring. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
