Second Drafts of History: Essays

In his forty years as a working journalist and essayist for TIME and other national magazines, Lance Morrow has developed a sterling reputation as one of the most thoughtful and insightful of contemporary writers. In this multifaceted collection, he gathers thirty of his best essays from recent years, exploring topics as varied as the joys of sailing ( The Fate of the Reckless”), the grim reality of a visit to Sarajevo, and the lighter side of his high-school education under the Jesuits.