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Overview: The Columbia Journalism Review's Second Read series features distinguished journalists revisiting key works of reportage. Launched in 2004 by John Palattella, who was then editor of the magazine's book section, the series also allows authors address such ongoing concerns as the conflict between narrative flair and accurate reporting, the legacy of New Journalism, the need for reporters to question their political assumptions, the limitations of participatory journalism, and the temptation to substitute "truthiness" for hard, challenging fact. Representing a wide range of views, "Second Read" embodies the diversity and dynamism of contemporary nonfiction while offering fresh perspectives on works by Norman Mailer, Tom Wolfe, Rachel Carson, and Gabriel Garc?a M?rquez, among others. It also highlights pivotal moments and movements in journalism as well as the innovations of award-winning writers.Essays include Rick Perlstein on Paul Cowan's "The Tribes of America"; Nicholson Baker on Daniel Defoe's "A Journal of the Plague Year"; Dale Maharidge on James Agee's "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men"; Marla Cone on Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring"; Ben Yagoda on Walter Bernstein's "Keep Your Head Down"; Ted Conover on Stanley Booth's "The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones"; Jack Shafer on Tom Wolfe's "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test"; Connie Schultz on Michael Herr's "Dispatches"; Michael Shapiro on Cornelius Ryan's "The Longest Day"; Douglas McCollam on John McPhee's "Annals of the Former World"; Tom Piazza on Norman Mailer's "Armies of the Night"; Thomas Mallon on William Manchester's "The Death of a President"; Miles Corwin on Gabriel Garc?a M?rquez's "The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor"; David Ulin on Joan Didion's "Slouching Toward Bethlehem"; and Claire Dederer on Betty MacDonald's "Anybody Can Do Anything."

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Published January 1, 2011
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A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
David Taylor
David Taylor November 18, 2024
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Sharon Turner
Sharon Turner May 14, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Donald  Parker
Donald Parker July 28, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
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