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fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Joan Didion Undone

Didion's recollections focus less on Hearst and more on her own contradictory identity shaped by her California roots, showcasing her conflicted feelings about the place.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I dealt with everyone at a distance': what do Joan Didion's therapy diaries reveal about guilt, motherhood and writing?

Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne's archive now available at NYPL reveals their personal and professional struggles, including insights into addiction and mental health.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Joan Didion's Notes on Therapy

The Didion-Dunne archive at the New York Library reveals intimate insights into Joan Didion's relationships, struggles with aging, and creative processes.
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fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

Joan Didion's New York: Upper East Side Tour

The walking tour highlights Joan Didion's life and favorite locations in NYC, connecting her writing to her experiences in the city.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Like Lena Dunham, I left my hometown. She'll learn that what drives us away is often what draws us back | Emma Brockes

Dunham articulates her sense of mismatched identity with New York, feeling like an outsider despite her lifelong ties to the city.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I've never kept a diary. But if I had, I'd want it destroyed when I die

"Many diarists feel that way: Sheila Hancock wrote about destroying decades' worth of hers: Maybe this vicious, verging-on-insane woman is the real me, but if it is I don't want my daughters to find out."
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on posthumously publishing Joan Didion: goodbye to all that | Editorial

Didion sparked debate on the ethics of posthumous literary publishing, particularly following her own posthumous work release.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Joan Didion leaves one more piece of writing to faithful fans

Joan Didion's 'Notes to John' reveals her intimate struggle with her daughter's mental health and showcases her raw, unguarded writing style.
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fromKqed
3 months ago

Joan Didion's Therapy Session Notes Released as a Revealing New Book

Joan Didion's posthumously discovered notes reveal her intimate struggles with her daughter's alcoholism and her thoughts about motherhood.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Joan Didion Wouldn't Have Wanted This

The release of Joan Didion's private letters highlights her vulnerability, contrasting with her constructed public persona.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Joan Didion leaves one more piece of writing to faithful fans

Joan Didion's 'Notes to John' reveals her intimate struggle with her daughter's mental health and showcases her raw, unguarded writing style.
Writing
fromKqed
3 months ago

Joan Didion's Therapy Session Notes Released as a Revealing New Book

Joan Didion's posthumously discovered notes reveal her intimate struggles with her daughter's alcoholism and her thoughts about motherhood.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Joan Didion Wouldn't Have Wanted This

The release of Joan Didion's private letters highlights her vulnerability, contrasting with her constructed public persona.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Joan Didion's Diaries Reveal Her Motherhood Struggles-and, Maybe, the Hidden Danger in Her Family

Didion's 'Notes to John' explores her life challenges and reflects on profound loss, particularly concerning her daughter Quintana.
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fromAnOther
3 months ago

Joan Didion's Archive Opens, Shining a Light on the Elusive Literary Icon

Joan Didion's archives and diaries reveal a deeper, more personal perspective of her life and thoughts, moving beyond her public persona.
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fromAnOther
3 months ago

Joan Didion's Archive Opens, Shining a Light on the Elusive Literary Icon

Joan Didion's archives and diaries reveal a deeper, more personal perspective of her life and thoughts, moving beyond her public persona.
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

An Excerpt From Alissa Wilkinson's Joan Didion Biography

Joan Didion's literary influence continues to resonate, prompting new explorations into her impact on American culture and storytelling.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Contributor: From the Palisades to Palos Verdes, L.A.'s altered landscapes challenge memory itself

The Palos Verdes landslide is moving westward at 4 inches per week, posing immediate risk to local structures.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Joan Didion Knew the Stories We'd Tell About the Manson Murders

The fascination with Charles Manson's story persists due to its complexity and connections to pop culture.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Literary gold or betrayal of trust? Joan Didion journal opens ethical minefield

Ethical concerns arise around posthumous publications, especially regarding an author's intentions.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Celebrating 100 Years: Jia Tolentino and Roz Chast Pick Favorites from the Archive

The New Yorker celebrates its centennial by revisiting notable works, featuring insights from Jia Tolentino and Roz Chast.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

25 Years Ago, Joan Didion Kept a Diary. It's About to Become Public.

Joan Didion's journal, filled with candid notes from her therapy sessions, reveals her intimate struggles with anxiety, guilt, and her relationship with her daughter.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Joan Didion's astonishingly intimate' diary to be published

Joan Didion's posthumously published journal, 'Notes to John', reveals intimate insights into her life and creative process during challenging times.
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Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Eve Babitz and Joan Didion may be dead. But their feud isn't

Joan Didion's legacy is contested, blending literary genius with critiques of racial insensitivity and the dynamics of gender in journalism.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Eve Babitz and Joan Didion may be dead. But their feud isn't

Joan Didion's legacy is contested, blending literary genius with critiques of racial insensitivity and the dynamics of gender in journalism.
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