Personal Numero 36 (1997) -

During 1997, the magazine published several landmark essays in this section:

(February 17, 1997): Short story writer Andre Dubus writes poignantly about his decision to stop carrying a firearm after a life-altering tragedy. Broader Context of 1997 Cultural Media Personal Numero 36 (1997)

(May 19, 1997): Neurologist Oliver Sacks explores his lifelong love for swimming and its connection to the human condition. During 1997, the magazine published several landmark essays

This column is renowned for featuring intimate, first-person memoirs from acclaimed writers and thinkers. Key "Personal History" Features from 1997 Key "Personal History" Features from 1997 The year

The year 1997 was a transformative period for long-form personal narratives and media:

(April 21, 1997): Historian Timothy Garton Ash investigates why so many East Germans became secret-police informers, including his own friends.

: Local outlets like the Metro Santa Cruz (Volume 3, Number 36) offered alternative "personal" perspectives on pop culture phenomena like The X-Files .