Personal Numero 36 (1997) May 2026

(May 26, 1997): A reflection on the "secret life of jewelry" by celebrated novelist Muriel Spark .

The year 1997 was a transformative period for long-form personal narratives and media: Personal Numero 36 (1997)

: Local outlets like the Metro Santa Cruz (Volume 3, Number 36) offered alternative "personal" perspectives on pop culture phenomena like The X-Files . (May 26, 1997): A reflection on the "secret

(February 17, 1997): Short story writer Andre Dubus writes poignantly about his decision to stop carrying a firearm after a life-altering tragedy. Broader Context of 1997 Cultural Media Broader Context of 1997 Cultural Media During 1997,

During 1997, the magazine published several landmark essays in this section:

This column is renowned for featuring intimate, first-person memoirs from acclaimed writers and thinkers. Key "Personal History" Features from 1997

(April 21, 1997): Historian Timothy Garton Ash investigates why so many East Germans became secret-police informers, including his own friends.