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Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks 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.
Writing
fromKqed
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks 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.
Writing
fromKqed
1 week 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
1 week 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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Books
fromAnOther
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Writing

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

The role of literary executors can involve making difficult decisions about the privacy of a writer's personal diaries.
Books
fromAnOther
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Writing

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

The role of literary executors can involve making difficult decisions about the privacy of a writer's personal diaries.
more#diaries
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
#cultural-influence
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
1 month 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.
fromNytimes
6 months ago
Books

Joan Didion Remains as Elusive as Ever. These Books Want to Fix That.

Joan Didion continues to fascinate readers and writers alike, inspiring multiple books and deep analysis since her passing in 2021.
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
1 month 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.
fromNytimes
6 months ago
Books

Joan Didion Remains as Elusive as Ever. These Books Want to Fix That.

Joan Didion continues to fascinate readers and writers alike, inspiring multiple books and deep analysis since her passing in 2021.
more#cultural-influence
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month 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.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Business

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.
#eve-babitz
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review friendship and rivalry in LA

Lili Anolik's dual biography centers on the contrasting literary legacies of Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in 1960s and 1970s California.
fromAnOther
5 months ago
Books

Didion and Babitz: This Book Uncovers the Myth of LA's Most Iconic Writers

Anolik uncovers a letter that redefines the relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, prompting a deeper literary analysis of their legacies.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Books

Literary Assassin

Blurbs in publishing often feel coerced, leading to an ironic mix of praise and criticism, especially for authors navigating literary reputations.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Writing

Are You a Didion or a Babitz? Who Cares.

The book highlights the complex relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz but is mired in gossip, obscuring deeper truths about their lives.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review friendship and rivalry in LA

Lili Anolik's dual biography centers on the contrasting literary legacies of Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in 1960s and 1970s California.
fromAnOther
5 months ago
Books

Didion and Babitz: This Book Uncovers the Myth of LA's Most Iconic Writers

Anolik uncovers a letter that redefines the relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, prompting a deeper literary analysis of their legacies.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Books

Literary Assassin

Blurbs in publishing often feel coerced, leading to an ironic mix of praise and criticism, especially for authors navigating literary reputations.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Writing

Are You a Didion or a Babitz? Who Cares.

The book highlights the complex relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz but is mired in gossip, obscuring deeper truths about their lives.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Books

The Essential Joan Didion

The real Joan Didion, beyond her iconic image, focused on depicting the human compulsion to construct narratives for survival through skepticism and outsider's perspective.
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