EXCERPT
Margaret Erle Katz was a 17-year-old unwed mother when her parents forced her to put her baby up for adoption. The decision haunted her for two decades.
Gabrielle Glaser is the author of American Baby and a New York Times bestselling author and journalist whose work on mental health, medicine, and culture has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times, The Daily Beast, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, and many other publications. She has appeared on many national radio and television programs, including NPR's Fresh Air, All Things Considered, WNYC's On the Media, and The Brian Lehrer Show, NBC's Nightly News, and ABC's World NewsTonight.
GRIT AND GRACE
Yvette Castelazo was put on a ventilator to save her life as she fought COVID-19. Here is her harrowing story of her fight to survive.
ON THE FRONT LINES
“I’ve never received this many levels of calls from physicians unable to contain their pain.”
POPPING PILLS?
In his new book, ‘Lost Connections,’ author Johann Hari argues that antidepressants aren’t the miracle cure-all we’ve made them out to be.
HAZY
The film version of Paula Hawkins’ bestselling book examines a phenomenon that’s more prevalent than ever: women who drink until they can’t remember.
SHOCKING
The latest abuse allegations to slam USA Gymnastics—including a lawsuit by a former medalist—claim the organization’s most prominent physician molested young girls for years.
WORLD
The host nation wants the ugly American to come back and face the music—but it appears unlikely he’ll dance to their tune.
PLEASANT SURPRISE
Before it started, coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games left the world expecting the worst. While it is unclear if hosting the Games will help Rio long-term, Brazil came through.
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Gold-medal gymnast Gabby Douglas endured trial after trial during the Rio Games—and now she’s got a powerful message for young girls: ‘Be strong and have a strong mind.’
BEAUTIFUL GAME
The streets of Rio will be empty on Saturday as Brazil watches its soccer team face off against Germany in the gold medal match—and viewers won’t be able to relax until the referee blows that final whistle.