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The New York Times article review
After reading the article It Isn't Over Until She Says by Joanne C. Gerstner in The New York Times yesterday, I would like to express my opinion about it. During this season about Alissa have written various publications in different newspapers, but not often we can found an article where the author not only presents the facts, but also understands this skater. Yes, there were very good articles, but when you read the work of Joanne C. Gerstner, you can feel that the author is fully immersed in a world of her character throughout the story - from the beginning to the end.
In one article in a magnificent manner presented all very hard way which Alissa passed since last year’s national championships and before her revival in this season. The author pathetically conveyed all aspects of the way of this skater. Words of Alissa, her sister Amber’s and replies of the coach Yuka Sato organically intertwined with the exact writer’s description of feelings of these people.
Joanne’s article is written so, that I'm sure it will be interesting to everyone, even for people who never heard about figure skating. It gives hope to the reader and the idea that even in the most difficult circumstances there is a way for the right decision. Alissa Czisny showed it on her own example. She demonstrated it against all odds and criticism that befell to the girl after the last season’s failure. By the way, many of her critics, which are writers in some well-known newspapers, this year abruptly changed their mind and became her ardent supporters. It’s hard to believe in the sincerity of these sudden changes.
Journalism is not just a statement of dry facts, but it’s also an understanding the nature of the character about he or she writes. I agree, not everyone can completely feel the story of the protagonist, but writers should try to do it at least. Author's thought must be presented and harmoniously supplemented the stated material.
This is possible only if the writer is immersed in a world of its protagonist, feels and understands his or her thoughts. Joanne C. Gerstner is an outstanding representative of these authors. Such articles like hers remain in personal archives, because people want to re-read them many times.
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