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Mentioned in 5 episodes
The White Album
Book • 1979
The White Album is a collection of essays by Joan Didion, published in 1979, which delves into the chaos and cultural upheavals of the 1960s.
The book blends personal narratives with broader societal trends, including reflections on the Black Panthers, the Charles Manson murders, and the counterculture of California.
Didion's unique voice offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal era in American history.
The book blends personal narratives with broader societal trends, including reflections on the Black Panthers, the Charles Manson murders, and the counterculture of California.
Didion's unique voice offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal era in American history.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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as a book she just read.

Katie Gatti-Tossan

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'Rich Girl Nation' AMA: Answering Your Burning Questions About My First Book
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in the context of the cultural impact of the Manson murders.

Tom O’Neill

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#1459 - Tom O'Neill
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as an author he admires.


Ryan Holiday

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Timothy Denevi on the Power of Reading and Learning from the Past (Part 2)
Wspomniana przez Agnieszkę Budnik jako kolejny zbiór reportaży Joan Didion, opisujący jej styl życia i podróże.

Joan Didion who? Nowe Dziennikarstwo, Kalifornia i lata magicznego myślenia
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in the context of Charlie Manson saying that it inspired him.


Kirk Honda

Can Lyrics Cause Suicide? (2016 Rerun)
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as a book she wrote in the same period as "Miami", exploring how stories are handed down to shape communities.

Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine
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as a book he was trying to read, highlighting the challenges of finding time for focused reading.

David Elikwu

131. Knowledge, Books, and Curation with Thatcher Wine
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as a collection of essays about living in Los Angeles during the late 60s.

Alissa Wilkinson

Joan Didion and How Hollywood Shaped American Politics
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, it contains an essay that the book takes its title from, about the Manson murders and their fallout.

Dr. Dru Johnson

Hollywood, Scripture, and Politics: Joan Didion and the Power of Story (Alissa Wilkinson) Ep. #207