From Reader's Digest magazine's popular series, 'The Most Unforgettable Character I Ever Met' comes a collection of stories about people who made a big impact on the lives of these contributors. Each individual shares something in common: They struck home in the memory of the storyteller. These figures enriched lives through humor, wisdom, adventure, and affection, possessing a unique regard for humanity, each a gem reflecting its own light. The compilation includes:
'A Life to Tell' by Lowell Thomas

'The Brain & I' by Jackie Robinson

'Lady Chimney Sweep' by Rumer Godden

'Rare Benchley' by Marc Connelly

'To the Gates of Troy' by Andromache Schliemann Melas

'Cole Porter' by George Eells

'Old-Timer' by Alex Haley