A greatest hits compliation from the award-winning radio show, This American Life! This 2-CD set explores our greatest hopes and worst fears, as it explores the illuminating everyday stories of real people. Also, the cover is autographed by acclaimed host Ira Glass!

Includes stories like Jonathan Goldstein and Starlee Kine's standup comedy karaoke aspirations, David Wilcox's tale of his mother's final gift to his mentally disabled sister, Sascha Rothchild's alarming teenage diaries, and Julie Snyder's final confrontation with the phone company. Also contains more stories by David Sedaris, John Hodgman, and others.