On the Horizon: 10 Best "Personal History" Pieces

The New Yorker’s “Personal History” section is a rich source of reading pleasure. Some of the magazine’s best pieces have appeared there. Over the next ten months, I’m going to pick ten of my favorites (one per month) and try to express why I like them so much. A new series then – “10 Best 'Personal History' Pieces” – starting December 15, 2024.