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A headshot of a woman and the cover of "The Not Good Enough Mother"

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May 6, 2019

Who Am I to Judge?

The Question of the "Good Enough" Parent

Diane Cole

A child-custody consultant wrestles with the question of what is a good enough mother. Read More
A headshot of a man and the cover of "An American Summer"

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March 7, 2019

Where the Trauma Never Ends

Inside Chicago’s Urban War Zones

Diane Cole

Chicago’s inner city has long been termed an “urban war zone.” A new book by acclaimed journalist Alex Kotlowitz reveals the personal stories of trauma and grief, as well as solace and support, that unfold over one summer. Read More
A headshot of a woman and the cover of "Dopesick"

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December 26, 2018

The Scourge of Opioids

A Close-Up Look at the Epidemic

Diane Cole

A new book takes a close-up look at the opioid epidemic in America. Read More
A headshot of a man and the cover of "In My Father's House"

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November 9, 2018

Generations in Jail

When Crime Is a Family Value

Diane Cole

A new book explores how criminal behavior gets handed down in families from one generation to the next. Read More
A headshot of a man and the cover of "The Happiness Curve"

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September 5, 2018

The U-Curve of Happiness

Should Big Data Be Believed?

Diane Cole

A new book claims that even if you find yourself suffering through a gloomy midlife slog, you’re likely to experience a brighter landscape in your 50s and 60s. Read More
A headshot of a woman and the cover of "Natural Causes"

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July 6, 2018

When Is Enough Enough?

Our Obsession with Longevity May Have Gone Too Far

Diane Cole

Bestselling author Barbara Ehrenreich believes that our obsession with longevity may have gone too far. Read More
A headshot of a woman and the cover of "Accidental Brothers"

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May 9, 2018

A Tale of Mismatched Twins

The Power of Family Confronts the Bonds of DNA

Diane Cole

A book about two sets of mismatched twins testifies to the power of both heredity and family loyalty Read More
A headshot of a man and the cover of "Healing From Hate"

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March 9, 2018

Life After Extremism

What It Takes to Renounce Hate

Diane Cole

Review: Healing from Hate: How Young Men Get Into—and Out of—Violent ExtremismA look at how to help former skinheads, neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and jihadists leave extremist hate groups and find new ways of thinking and being. Read More
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January 8, 2018

Measuring Mercy

Uncovering the Link between Cruelty and Compassion

Diane Cole

There’s a surprisingly strong link between altruism and psychopathy. Read More
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November 9, 2017

Beyond Illusion

Meditation May Not Be for Everyone

Diane Cole

Exploring contemplative practice may not be for everyone. Read More

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