After becoming a parent, Aviv revisited some of her old stories, finding newly revealing details and asking follow-up ...

As one of today’s greatest essayists, the Pulitzer-nominated writer’s new book investigates why the mother-daughter relationship is the most complex bond of all ...

In Rachel Aviv's new essay collection 'You Won't Get Free of It,' she explores childhood trauma, mental illness and the slipperiness of truth.

New Takes on the classics. Throughout our centennial year, we’re revisiting notable works from the archive. Sign up to receive them directly in your inbox. As Janet Malcolm worked on “Trouble in the ...

A commentary from New Yorker journalist and author Rachel Aviv, whose new book, "Strangers to Ourselves," focuses on the challenges faced by those struggling with mental illness: When I talk to people ...

In Rachel Aviv's new book, "Strangers To Ourselves," we are presented with the stories of six individuals, all who were diagnosed with mental illness at various points in their lives. But the stories ...

At the end of your reading list? Try these new paperback releases, from Rachel Aviv’s fascinating exploration of mental illness to a history of modern art’s arrival in America and more. Here are six ...