Dying to Live: Stories from Refugees on the Road to Freedom tells the stories of people who have been forced to flee their homes in their own words. For Jesuit Refugee Service’s 40th Anniversary, some famous faces and friends of JRS read some of these stories. Bringing light to the refugee experience is critical to dispelling fear and creating a culture of welcome for all refugees and migrants. We encourage you to listen to the stories and come to know the stories of those who are forced to flee their homes.

Flight: Safia’s Story – A Reading by Katie Ledecky, Olympic Swimmer

The Journey: Miriam’s Story – A Reading by Madeleine Albright, Former US Secretary of State

The Destination: Abdul’s Story – A Reading from by Marcus Samuelsson, Chef, Restaurateur, and Author

Click here to purchase Dying to Live and use our discussion guide to read it with your school, parish, or community.