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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.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Tom O’Neill
in the context of the cultural impact of the Manson murders.
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#1459 - Tom O'Neill
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Kirk Honda
in the context of Charlie Manson saying that it inspired him.
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Alissa Wilkinson
as a book she wrote in the same period as "Miami", exploring how stories are handed down to shape communities.
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David Elikwu
as a book he was trying to read, highlighting the challenges of finding time for focused reading.
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Alissa Wilkinson
as a collection of essays about living in Los Angeles during the late 60s.
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Dr. Dru Johnson
, it contains an essay that the book takes its title from, about the Manson murders and their fallout.
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