Massachusetts-born Matthew Cesario’s grandmother Clara Cirigiliano, a first generation Italian. She was a nurse who served in the navy during World War II and she was a writer in her own right, a talent she shares with her grandson.Par Chloé Hung

New Orleans-born Cerstin tells me about her grandmother Chastine, a mother of twelve and a source of love, strength, and wisdom in her neighbourhood of Metairie, Louisiana.Par Chloé Hung

I interview Nabeel about his grandmother who was born in Delhi, India and was on the first train out to live in the newly created country of Pakistan. Since her uncle was in the state legislature and her mother was a renowned cook, as a young teen, her family would frequently host Jinnah and Nehru at their house as they debated and discussed and de…

Ottawa-born Davis Carr tells me about her grandmother, Edith Ballantyne who came to Canada during World War II as a Czech refugee and went on to become president of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.Par Chloé Hung

Bombay-born writer Aditya Rawal tells me about his cancer pathologist grandmother Mrudula Sampat. She's an incredibly kind and intelligent woman who, at the age of 84, is still practicing medicine.Par Chloé Hung