Eliot's powerful essay is a great example of how impactful personal stories can be for the reader. This is particularly important for students to remember as they develop their college essays.
Check out The New York Times mention here: The NY Times: What We're Reading; read Eliot's full essay on Literary Mama here: My Father, At Rikers.
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