Sarah Fuss Kessler

Journalism + essays: NPR's Latino USA, Tablet, GEN x Medium, LA mag, Pacific Standard… Editor: formerly LA Review of Books, TakePart/Participant Media, Yahoo

[Virginia Quarterly Review @VQR]

@SarahFussKesslr rewrites the American cult story in “Through a House of Mirrors,” new in our Winter issue: https://t.co/ipIfyVHOnf

[Virginia Quarterly Review @VQR]

"The first ‘cult’ anyone encounters is that insular, inescapable milieu of the childhood home," writes @SarahFussKesslr in "Through a House of Mirrors," her essay on the American cult story from our Winter issue: https://t.co/ipIfyVHOnf

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Thank you to my skilled @VQR editors @wrightallison and @HeidiSiegrist -- and to my expert early readers @bvaughan71 and @agathafrenchy

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When I was 28, I became v involved w an LA meditation group. It ended badly. Like so many, I rushed for the word “cult.” I’ve researched + written this through the long years since. What I found is not what I expected. Through a House of Mirrors: Rewriting the American Cult Story

[Virginia Quarterly Review @VQR]

“I was enthralled with the effervescent sensation rushing through my chest and socked in by a fizzy haze framing my field of vision.” @SarahFussKesslr rewrites her American cult story in an essay from our Winter issue: https://t.co/ipIfyVHOnf

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@BorisDralyuk @tombranfoot Congratulations, BD!

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

Had the honor to edit today's episode of the Daily Rally, a gorgeous personal story by the director of 'My Octopus Teacher,' @PippaEhrlich - about what happened to her after the film release. https://t.co/WON48maBe7 @outsidemagazine

[Molly Solomon @solomonout]

Last July, Rob Adams was killed after running away from San Bernardino police. Since then, the public has heard little about the officers involved. Our investigation reveals a history of excessive force, lawsuits. My latest w/ @mikeskessler @MadisonAument: https://t.co/pBWiCuIJc9

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

Discovery by Mike's new investigation with the CA Newsroom (NPR): The policeman who shot #RobAdams has a history of alleged excessive force. And he's not the only one...

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

Every so often your friend's book launches and you don't hear about it on social media...But it's not to late! Do you love football? Or UMich? Do you love smart sports writing? Then you probably love @BenMathisLilley, even if you don't know him yet... https://t.co/x2GrnCaguO

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

@BenMathisLilley How do I retweet your banner? I had no idea your book was out! Huge congratulations!!!♥️

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@BorisDralyuk @bookcritics @AKurkov Big huge congrats!!!!

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

Got a story about a life-changing experience in the outdoors? Let me know! I'm doing some producing and editing for this show. But take a listen first. These quick, daily podcast episodes are short bursts of beauty.

[Outside Magazine @outsidemagazine]

Introducing The Daily Rally, a weekday podcast featuring short stories of resilience in the face of big challenges and unexpected adventures.

Get inspired with the Daily Rally on @ApplePodcasts 🎧

[Smithsonian Magazine @SmithsonianMag]

Research is revealing what happens in the brain during our final moments of life. https://t.co/doLEEBuq4C

[Dripped Out Trade Unionists @UnionDrip]

Los Angeles sky cowboys of Ironworkers Local 433

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

@vromans Frequent shopper here. What’s the deal? Multiple complaints about your managers. Will you make this right??

[esther tseng 鄭怜欣 @estarLA]

Really, really heartbroken to hear this about indie bookseller @vromans #pasadena, posted by #daylabornetwork on ig. Cannot in good conscience enter that place ever again.
TW: major abuse by management of employees

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

A new bookstore coming to my neighborhood!!! 1361 N Hill Av Pasadena, Ca 91104

[Michael Grunwald @MikeGrunwald]

I did some fun reporting last week in the Bay Area, checking out companies making meat and dairy products without animals. I ate some of the future of food. Here’s a thread with some of the cool stuff I got to try! 1

[Nathan Baugh @nathanbaugh27]

Not many 90 second videos change how I view the world.

But Charlie Munger arguing envy drives the world — not greed — certainly did:

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

@ToshiAkima @flo_mask @amandalhu Big thanks for all this.

[Sarah Fuss Kessler @SarahFussKesslr]

@ToshiAkima Thanks so much for all the important info you share. Is there a head strap mask you recommend for kids?