We spoke this week with Rebecca Skloot, author of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” A longtime science writer with a commitment to narrative, Skloot has written for The New York Times Magazine; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Discover, among other publications. Her book recounts the story of an African-American tobacco farmer whose cancer [...]
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“Why’s this so good?” No. 30: Sally Jenkins picks Kwame Brown
Meg Greenwell on seeing what others have missed.
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“Why’s this so good?” No. 29: Andrea Curtis and the rhythm of mercy
Bruce Gillespie on well-paced narrative.