: This year saw the publication of the famous study by psychologist Arthur Aron involving 36 questions designed to foster interpersonal closeness and love.
: Local outlets like the Metro Santa Cruz (Volume 3, Number 36) offered alternative "personal" perspectives on pop culture phenomena like The X-Files . Personal Numero 36 (1997)
The year 1997 was a transformative period for long-form personal narratives and media: : This year saw the publication of the
(February 17, 1997): Short story writer Andre Dubus writes poignantly about his decision to stop carrying a firearm after a life-altering tragedy. Broader Context of 1997 Cultural Media Personal Numero 36 (1997)