The Best American Essays 2023: Gornick, Vivian, Atwan, Robert

The Best American Essays 2023 is a thought-provoking collection of twenty-one essays that showcase the unapologetic observations of the world around us.

Guest editor Vivian Gornick's selection highlights the endurance of the human spirit in the face of authoritarian and populist censorship movements.

These narratives celebrate the resilience of individuals struggling to find purpose, cope with unpredictable nature of their patients, and wishing for just a little more time with their late loved ones.

With works by esteemed authors such as Ciara Alfaro, Jillian Barnet, Sylvie Baumgartel, and more, this anthology is an eclectic mix of the disconcerting, probing, and self-reflective.

Readers will be challenged to confront their personal and political assumptions and see life in all its complexities and contradictions.

Don't miss out on this powerful and thoughtful entry in the long-running series.