6 posts tagged ‘Books / Under Review’
The Abortion Provider Who Became the Most Hated Woman in New York
The New Yorker,
In nineteenth-century New York, abortion was shrouded in secrecy and stigma. But, for Madame Restell, there was no such thing as bad press.
Milton Friedman, the Prizefighter
The economist’s lifelong pugilism wasn’t in spite of his success—it may have been the key to it.
Why Are Millennials Still Attached to American Girl?
From the beginning, Pleasant Rowland’s invention wasn’t just a doll but a brand.
A Hedge-Fund Founder’s Obsessive Storytelling
A new book about Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, paints an unflattering picture—but it’s hard to imagine a record more damning than the one Dalio has created himself.
The Best Books We’ve Read in 2023 So Far
Our editors and critics review notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Deion Sanders and the Past and Future of College Football
To some, his work is a spectacle. He sees it as a calling. But it’s clear Coach Prime is changing the game.