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A Journalist’s cherishes to an imaginary Writer
Joe Gould’s Secret is Joseph Mitchell’s immense creation which published in 1965. It is based on two of his profiles pieces in The New Yorker, “Professor Sea Gull” in 1942 and “Joe Gould’s Secret” in 1964. In this book, Mitchell explores so magnificently about the writer, critic, and eccentric, Joe Gould, who used to live in Greenwich Village in the 20th century.
After reading the book, people would have positive and negative reactions about Joe Gould and his life. He intentionally created a shadow boundary upon him, where he was deeply in search of a free life. On the other hand, he was a wanderer and an orator who believed that history should be the voice of present poor people instead of the past.
Despite, Joe Gould’s bold personality, isolated living life from other writers and artists on his time, and moat importantly, the theory of ‘Oral History’ (recording of modern life: voice of the lower class people); I feel it is more of Joseph Mitchell’s astonishing writing and portraying style that elevated this true story into a surprising level. Mitchell not only discovered that the ‘Oral History’ did not exist also kept the secret a several years after Joe Gould’s death.
I really enjoyed Joseph Mitchell’s brilliant and powerful writing. My favorite quote from the book is, “Gould’s life is by no means carefree; he is constantly tormented by what he calls the three H’s” – homelessness, hunger and hangovers.”
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Shops on 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights
Today I was walking around from 76th to 82nd streets on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights. While I was walking, I noticed that these seven blocks are blended by different shops from different ethnic groups, such as, European bread and cheese stores, couple of Hispanic restaurants and salons, one Indian restaurant, florist shops, and some groceries. It is like chain-blocks where you can easily obtain all daily and necessary substances. I felt this part of the neighborhood is quite convenient for the neighbors. Next time I will take some picture and add them with the post.
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Amanda Burden, the city planner
“Amanda Burden Wants to RemakeNew York. She Has 19 Months Left,” by Julie Satow is truly an inspiring and helpful article. Satow’s unique feature article writing approaches are so engaging to read the article nonstop. It actually helped me to understand better about how important is to provide quote and critique both to introduce a person in an effective way.
Concerning about Amanda Burden, the director of the New York City Planning Department, is not only a strong persona also a strict planner to develop her city. Her activities, thinking style and contribution are quite impressive to me. And I believe that when you are in such a position like her, a city planner, you should be tough to get things right. Among of all her quotes, I like this one most, “I know this is an once-in-a-lifetime job.” This quote gives the message that do not wastes your chance, and apply it with efficiency to do something that will remain remarkable to the society.
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Jackson Heights : General Neighborhood
After seven years of grocery and shopping experiences in Jackson Heights, I thought I already knew the neighborhood very well. However, I realized the neighborhood has more activities and offers more services when I finally moved into Jackson Heights last year. It can be called the diversity spot as its second name.
Jackson heights is located on the Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street. The diverse community is the main soul of the neighborhood. Folks are from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, China, Nepal are the major communities of the neighborhood. On 74th Street, there are so many authentic Asian restaurants, groceries, clothes and jewelry stores. I think there are various topics to write about Jackson Heights, such as people, culture, religion, tradition, friendship and conflicts, food, restaurants and employment. In addition, travel agency offices are another primary business in Jackson Heights. Mostly Asian people are their main customers. If someone stops by the neighborhood for five minutes, he/she can be amazed to see how many types of activities are happening at the same time. Everyday people are coming from different places to see and grave the essence of the neighborhood.
I like to explore about this neighborhood, because day by day this neighborhood is becoming popular and comfort zone to Asian people. They are opening their own business and helping people with employment, which is a big support for new arrivals, who cannot speak English to get a job in an American store. I also like to write how different countries people are negotiating with each other in the same area.