Tag: Family
All longform pieces tagged with #family on The Slow Scroll
In this exploration of the Murdoch family's internal power struggles, Jonathan Mahler and Jim Rutenberg dive into the events surrounding Rupert Murdoch's attempts to secure his legacy. With over 3,000 pages of court documents available as a source, the authors illustrate a tale o...
Mckay Coppins reports on James Murdoch, presenting a detailed examination of his life and his complex relationship with his father, Rupert Murdoch, and the family's media empire. The intense sibling rivalry between James and Lachlan and Rupert's favoring of Lachlan as his success...
Ashley and James Schwalm had what seemed like a fairy tale life—two wonderful children, fulfilling careers and a gorgeous home close to the private ski club where they’d fallen in love. Then Ashley’s remains turned up in a burned-out car at the bottom of a ditch, and all signs po...
Timothy White explores the journey of his father, an evangelical pastor, as he reconciles his faith with the fact that his son is gay. Through excerpts from the father’s journals, White shows how personal connections can reshape deeply held beliefs and foster inclusivity. “He too...
In this excerpt from his memoir “Alligator Tears,” Edgar Gomez reflects on his childhood insecurities about his teeth and his family's financial struggles. The narrative explores the impact of his new teeth on his self-esteem and social interactions, as well as coming to terms wi...
Elizabeth Austin shares her tumultuous journey as a mother navigating her daughter's cancer diagnosis. While other parents seem to embody strength and hope, Austin reveals her struggles with alcohol and despair, a stark contrast to the idealized image of a "cancer mom.”
Andrea Pitzer reflects on a childhood shaped by their families devastating experience with Amway. Amway's promises of wealth and opportunity consumed her mother's life for decades, leading to financial ruin and strained family relationships.
A goat farmer in rural Minnesota, estranged from her biological children, finds new purpose as a surrogate grandparent.