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