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Newspaper opinion sections have, since the early 1920’s, brought to light the most advanced and influential reflections on some of the greatest events of our documented history. Usually unaffiliated with the newspapers editorial board, the authors are encouraged to write their unfiltered opinions on pressing world, national and local events. The beauty of opinion pages, and opinions in general, are that due to the subjective nature of the writer’s emotional interpretation of facts, readers don’t have the ability to protest or publically reject the ideas; for by definition, the pieces are purely ones personal beliefs. This idea, though infuriating to many, has gained newspapers like The New York Times avid followers and contributors for decades past.

One of the greatest representations of this broad literary offering is a recent Op-Ed contribution to The New York Times by author Mona Simpson. Sister of the famously deceased American inventor and businessman Steve Jobs, Mona published the Eulogy – originally read during Jobs’ memorial service on October 16 – as an inspirational glimpse into her brother’s final moments on earth and his contribution to society as a whole.  This beautifully written and at moments emotionally taxing article, gives the readers a true indication of the siblings relationship and an opportunity to catch a side of Jobs we might have never heard without its publication.

Many have analyzed the Eulogy, while most wax poetically of its subtle ability to make you feel as if you are, for even a moment, a part of the family. We at WomenKind, though all massive fans of the article, wish not to analyze or even preach of the beautiful words spoken by Simpson. Instead, we simply offer you the link and encourage you to read each and every word.

Enjoy.

http://nyti.ms/sn6T5m