I can’t tell you what I like most about these New York Times One in 8 Million pieces. From the striking black-and-white photos, all beautifully taken, to each person’s narration of his or her own life, each piece is rich in detail and provides a glimpse into each person’s unique contribution to New York. Each piece focuses on one aspect of a person’s life from Buster English who grows a garden in the projects in Brooklyn to David Vega who poignantly describes how boxing gives him a sense of self to Teresa Zakow who copes with the death of her husband by continuing the art restoration business that they had run together during their marriage. There’s something about the combination of image and narration that makes these pieces powerful representations of each person. Truly beautiful. This would also be an amazing lesson in a classroom for students as they learn to navigate their way in the world and as they learn to express themselves in it.