Mother and Son, Wars and Recipes
War correspondent Matt McAllester fled into the fields of battle to escape an alcoholic, mentally ill mother. In his memoir, Bittersweet, he tries to make amends with her, in the kitchen.
The Mystery Man of the Edwards Affair
As Elizabeth Edwards talks (and talks) about her husband’s affair, The Daily Beast provides an exclusive look at one central character who remains a cipher: “Uncle Fred” Baron, the lawyer who paid for Edwards’ mistress to move across the country.
How I Lost My Mind at Princeton
Walter Kirn, author of Lost in the Meritocracy, on his college breakdown, colliding with clubby rich kids, and the book that brought all the horror rushing back.
A Radical New Autism Theory
A groundbreaking study suggests people with autism-spectrum disorders such as Asperger’s do not lack empathy—rather they feel others’ emotions too intensely to cope.
The Bag Lady Papers, Part VII
Madoff victim Alexandra Penney, who lost her life savings in the ponzi scheme, on Bernie’s dirty fantasies, living the frugal life, and some post-Ponzi schadenfreude.
Was Madoff ‘Victim’ and Best Friend an Accomplice?
New evidence suggests Bernie had powerful accomplices in his scheme—philanthropist Norman Levy and a second accountant. Lucinda Franks reports on the international investigation.
Obama’s Frenemies
As debate erupts on the Web over Obama’s visit with Chavez—was it an embrace or a blowoff?—Matthew Yglesias says that everyone’s missing the point.
