Huffington Magazine Issue 15 | Page 8

About this issue HUFFINGTON 09.23.12 a haunting glimpse into a marriage decaying quietly from within, as Bender masterfully reveals the heartbreak that can be created by the uncertainty of our own desires. In Chapter 2, we focus on the sharpest threat of all: death. The renowned literary review Granta presents a stunning piece of fiction from doctor and writer Terrence Holt, who vividly communicates the urgency of an attempt to save a dying patient in “The Perfect Code.” Holt unflinchingly reminds us of the tenuousness of life itself. Chapter 3 widens the frame, encompassing the preservation of culture throughout generations and across geographic divides. A daring new WE HOPE THIS poem by acclaimed poet John ISSUE OF HUFFINGTON Matthias, “After Five Words SATISFIES, IF ONLY Englished From the Russian,” FOR A MOMENT, is this chapter’s centerpiece. THE BOOKWORM IN Matthias’ poem throws toEACH OF US. gether different languages, cultural references, and histories, allowing the reader to watch these disparate cultures dissolve before our eyes. These three features and a variety of engaging, original pieces — from reviews of notable new books to stunning photo spreads — highlight the diverse achievements of the literary community, further enhanced by Huffington Art Director Andrea Nasca’s beautiful design. We hope this issue of Huffington satisfies, if only for a moment, the bookworm in each of us. CLAIRE FALLON, NICHOLAS MIRIELLO, DANIELLE WIENER-BRONNER, AND STUART WHATLEY