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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Writing

Titanic Survivor's Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000

Col. Archibald Gracie's Titanic letter sold for $399,000, reflecting his initial impressions of the ship before its catastrophic fate.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What is the meaning of life? 15 possible answers from a palliative care doctor, a Holocaust survivor, a jail inmate and more

The quest for meaning can serve as a powerful exploration of personal purpose.
Responses from diverse individuals during a personal quest can provide unexpected inspiration.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Emma Clarke: I just received the creepiest Valentine's Day card of my life from Deliveroo

A mysterious note addressed to 'My Valentine' raises questions about a potential secret admirer.
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Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | The Oliver Sacks I Knew and Loved Once Saw Himself as a Failure

The letters of Oliver Sacks offer a deeper and more complex view of his life and identity beyond his public persona.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Letters by Oliver Sacks review valuable insight into a curious mind

Oliver Sacks's letters reveal his profound thoughts across decades, reflecting both his medical journey and personal insights influenced by relationships, particularly with his mother.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Writing

Oliver Sacks's Lifelong Search for Recognition

Oliver Sacks dedicated his life to understanding humanity through neurology while also revealing his own multifaceted identity and experiences over decades.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | The Oliver Sacks I Knew and Loved Once Saw Himself as a Failure

The letters of Oliver Sacks offer a deeper and more complex view of his life and identity beyond his public persona.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Letters by Oliver Sacks review valuable insight into a curious mind

Oliver Sacks's letters reveal his profound thoughts across decades, reflecting both his medical journey and personal insights influenced by relationships, particularly with his mother.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Writing

Oliver Sacks's Lifelong Search for Recognition

Oliver Sacks dedicated his life to understanding humanity through neurology while also revealing his own multifaceted identity and experiences over decades.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Toronto

Mysterious flower pressed into WW I soldier's last letter home identified a century later | CBC Radio

The discovery of a flower in a historic letter humanizes the experience of soldiers during the First World War.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Writing

My son is heading off to West Point. We will only be able to communicate through letters, and I'm nervous about the adjustment.

My son's transition to West Point will impact our relationship, with letters being the primary mode of communication.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Writing

Generous and reflective': letters show other sides to macho Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway's previously unpublished letters reveal a generous and thoughtful side, offering advice and encouragement to aspiring young novelists.
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