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#joan-didion

Books

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

Parenting

Notes to John by Joan Didion review a writer on the couch

Motherhood is defined by continuous loss, as exemplified by Joan Didion's experiences with her daughter Quintana.

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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.

fromUntapped New York

1 day ago

NYC music

Joan Didion's New York: Upper East Side Tour

Books

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

Joan Didion Wouldn't Have Wanted This

The release of Joan Didion's private letters highlights her vulnerability, contrasting with her constructed public persona.

London politics

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

fromThe Atlantic

Joan Didion Wouldn't Have Wanted This

The release of Joan Didion's private letters highlights her vulnerability, contrasting with her constructed public persona.

London politics

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

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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.

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Arts

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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.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

How would Joan Didion feel about her therapy session notes being published as a book?

Joan Didion's personal therapy notes reveal her deep concerns over her daughter's well-being and exemplify her dedication to documenting thoughts.

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.

Writing

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

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

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.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

How would Joan Didion feel about her therapy session notes being published as a book?

Joan Didion's personal therapy notes reveal her deep concerns over her daughter's well-being and exemplify her dedication to documenting thoughts.

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.

more#posthumous-publication

Writing

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

#family

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.

fromKqed

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.

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.

fromKqed

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.

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.

#mental-health

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

2 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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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

Joan Didion's previously unknown journal, reflecting her personal struggles, will be published posthumously as 'Notes to John'.

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

2 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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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

Joan Didion's previously unknown journal, reflecting her personal struggles, will be published posthumously as 'Notes to John'.

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

2 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.

Film

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

fromThe New Yorker

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

Tolentino discusses Didion's 2000 essay about Martha Stewart, arguing it defends perfectionism and hints at the ruthlessness needed in the pursuit of excellence.

Business

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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.

fromThe Atlantic

Writing

Are You a Didion or a Babitz? Who Cares.

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.

fromThe Atlantic