TWA Poet: Jennifer Michael Hecht

November 23, 1965

It’s the birthday of pop philosopher, historian, and poet Jennifer Michael Hecht, born in Long Island in 1965. Hecht holds a Ph.D. in the history of science, but ultimately pledges allegiance to poetry. “If you look at a testimony of love from 2,000 years ago it can still exactly speak to you, whereas medical advice from only 100 years ago is ridiculous…