We All Hoped to Write Like Bourdain Did

Our world was better off—and far more visible—when he was telling stories. [ view in browser.   add esquire@newsletter.esquire.com to your address book ]             FOLLOW US       We All Hoped to Write Like Bourdain Did   "My advice is, do not try to inhabit another's soul. You have your own." —Jim Harrison, from "A Part of My History" As news spread Friday morning that Anthony Bourdain had taken his own life in France—the country where his family had roots, the country where in his childhood he had slurped down a raw oyster that would define the course of his life—a friend of mine from college posted the following thought on Facebook: "The next time you think 'I would love to have that person's life,' realize you only see the surface." Bourdain's life was the one we all wanted. READ MORE       Star Wars Fans Fundamentally Misunderstand Star Wars   The franchise was founded on progressive values, but recent controversy surrounding Kelly Marie Tran proves vocal fans think otherwise. Read On         The Delicate Nature of Covering Celebrity Suicide Is Delicate for a Reason   The deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain shed a light on the real consequences of careless coverage. Read On         Inside the Bloody Return of Bare-Knuckle Boxing to America   On Saturday night, Bobby Gunn and 19 other pro fighters staged the first legal, state-sanctioned fight in U.S. history—changing the future of American combat sports forever. Read On         Six Essential Anthony Bourdain Books You Should Read   The chef and TV personality was also one of our great storytellers. Read On         The Best (Actually Stylish) Travel Bags for Under $200   Save the money for your trip. Read On       Unsubscribe •  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2018 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019