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“This is the story of a crisis in our lives . . . during a journey alone.”

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Kate Stover

With sequels, come skepticism, and when the first in the series won the Pulitzer Prize, it’s tempting to expect just a replay of what worked well before. One critic called for a better evaluation of American Life; others said it’s … Continue reading →

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“After all, what can a first impression tell us about someone we’ve just met for a minute in the lobby of a hotel?”

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Kate Stover

Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman in Moscow, continues: “Why, no more than a chord can tell us about Beethoven, or a brushstroke about Botticelli.” If you, like me, would like a break from the disasters and tragedies surrounding us, … Continue reading →

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