Marc Silver

Marc Silver is a blog editor at NPR and author of the book “Breast Cancer Husband: How To Help Your Wife (And Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment And Beyond.”

Most Recent

A Dying Fish, A Son’s Wish

A run along the beach prompts this author to reflect on his mom growing older

AUGUST 23, 2019 | By Marc Silver

Living

Lessons From a Long-Distance Grandfather

Babysitting a toddler granddaughter gives new perspective on parenting

JUNE 14, 2019 | By Marc Silver

Living

A Unique Yom Kippur Experience

A small gathering makes the holiday meaningful in a different way

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 | By Marc Silver

Living

Farewell to My Old High School

A writer reflects on his shuttered alma mater

APRIL 4, 2018 | By Marc Silver

Living

8 Surprising Things About Becoming a Grandparent

From shedding tears to reflecting on the future, life changed for the better

DECEMBER 27, 2017 | By Marc Silver

Living

Why Old School Travel Aids Still Rock

Planning a vacation in the digital age needn't mean ignoring old-fashioned tools

OCTOBER 12, 2017 | By Marc Silver

Living

Finding My Old Essay Revealed What Makes a Marriage Work

My colleagues' words of wisdom actually were pretty wise (and lasting)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 | By Marc Silver

Money & Policy

Experts’ Tips for a Midyear Money Checkup

The 'Friends Talk Money' podcast on making smart financial moves in a weird year

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.