The Best American Magazine Writing 2023

The Best American Magazine Writing 2023 features outstanding journalism on timely topics, including inequalities and injustices pressuring families, especially mothers. It includes pieces on abortion, Holocaust memorials, the FBI's involvement in a plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan, a queer psychedelic ramble through New Orleans, and representations of sex workers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2023
Publisher: Columbia University Press

The Best American Magazine Writing 2023 presents a captivating collection of outstanding journalism that delves into timely and pressing issues, particularly affecting families, particularly mothers. In her piece, Rozina Ali sheds light on the story of a U.S. marine who unlawfully adopted an Afghan girl, and the family's relentless efforts to bring her home, as documented in the New York Times Magazine. A groundbreaking exposé by Mother Jones confronts the harsh reality of women being imprisoned for failing to protect their children from abusive partners. "The Landlord and the Tenant" juxtaposes the lives of a poor single mother convicted for her children's deaths in a fire and the man who owned the fatal property, as reported by ProPublica in collaboration with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Caitlin Dickerson conducts an in-depth investigation into the history of the U.S. government's family-separation policy, as explored in The Atlantic. Jia Tolentino's New Yorker commentary offers a thought-provoking exploration of abortion in a post-Roe world.

The anthology encompasses a diverse range of topics, including Nate Jones' exploration of the "Nepo Baby" phenomenon and Allison P. Davis' essay about a decade on Tinder, as reported in New York. Natalie So recounts the remarkable journey of her mother's small computer chip company, which became the target of a sophisticated Silicon Valley crime ring, as detailed in The Believer. Clint Smith delves into the significance of Holocaust memorials in Germany and their potential lessons for the United States in reckoning with slavery, as published in The Atlantic.

Esquire's Chris Heath uncovers the FBI's involvement in a plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan, shedding light on a concerning episode in American history. Courtney Desiree Morris embarks on a queer psychedelic ramble through New Orleans, offering a unique perspective on the city's vibrant culture, as documented in Strangers Guide. Namwali Serpell reflects on the representations of sex workers and challenges societal norms, as explored in the New York Review of Books. An ESPN Digital investigation uncovers the existence of another serial sexual predator at Penn State, preceding the scandal involving Jerry Sandusky.

The profiles featured in The New York Times Magazine showcase the acclaimed actress Viola Davis and the self-taught artist Matthe. Each piece offers a profound insight into the human experience, tackling important social and cultural themes with depth and empathy. The Best American Magazine Writing 2023 is a testament to the power of journalism in shedding light on pressing issues and inspiring meaningful conversations.

Weight: 842g
Dimension: 148 x 225 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231208925