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The Suicide Catcher (from GQ) by Michael Paterniti

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Double Down, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. Double Down

    Double Down Well-Known Member

    This story came out in February, but it didn't get posted on-line until this week. Personally, I think it's a phenomenal piece of writing. Probably one of the best magazine pieces this year. But Paterniti is sometimes a polarizing writer. Give it a read, if you can find the time.

    http://www.gq.com/news-politics/big-issues/201005/suicide-catchers-nanjing-bridge-yangtze-river-mr-chen
     
    Double Down, Apr 14, 2011
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  2. MonsterLobster

    MonsterLobster Member

    This guy talked about this in an especially interesting episode of This American Life that aired sometime last year. I haven't read the story yet so I'm not sure how much of what's in it was just repeated on the radio show, but it might be worth a listen for anyone interested.

    http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/407/the-bridge
     
    MonsterLobster, Apr 14, 2011
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  3. Matt Stephens

    Matt Stephens Well-Known Member

    Last semester, our magazine prof. had us critique this story. I really enjoyed it.
     
    Matt Stephens, Apr 15, 2011
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