NPR Favorite Driveway Moments: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go

Written by NPR

Narrated by Ensemble Cast

Hosts and listeners select their favorite stories from the National Public Radio archives, celebrating life, love, hope—and cookies.

Every NPR listener has had at least one “driveway moment” and probably more. You’re so captivated by a story on All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Morning Edition, News & Notes, or another NPR program that you stay in the car to hear it through—even if you've arrived at your own driveway. This eclectic collection gathers all-time favorites, including some suggested by listeners themselves.

These literate, intelligent, profoundly touching stories are worth hearing over and over again, and now you don’t have to stay in your car.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Highbridge Company
• Release date: Sep 15, 2009
• ISBN: 9781598879025

Reviews for NPR Favorite Driveway Moments

[Gaurav Gupta · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a wonderful collection of emotions, this is a roller coaster ride, I laughed and I am bawled my heart out with tears streaming from eyes listening to one of the stories, keep it up in NPR

[formerenglishteacher · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A compilation of some of the popular National Public Radio stories labeled “Driveway Moments” because listeners literally stayed in their cars after driving up in their driveways after the commute home in the evening while All Things Considered played. All of the stories are great, some better than others depending on your interests. One of my favorites was the elderly lady who told the story of her blow up bra which….well, blew up on a non-pressurized airplane enroute to Santiago, Chile. My only criticism is the “book” is too short. I wish they had added more stories. I checked out the audio version from my local library and listened to it during my daily walks and while mowing the lawn. It was perfect for both of those activities. It reminds me once again why I’m such a National Public Radio fan.