Fixed ideas
America After 9/11
Book • 2003
Joan Didion's "Fixed Ideas: America After 9/11" is a collection of essays reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001, and their impact on American society.
Didion examines the immediate aftermath of the attacks, exploring the emotional and political responses to the tragedy.
Her insightful prose analyzes the ways in which the events shaped national identity and political discourse.
The essays delve into themes of grief, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of national trauma.
"Fixed Ideas" is a powerful and moving reflection on a pivotal moment in American history.
Didion examines the immediate aftermath of the attacks, exploring the emotional and political responses to the tragedy.
Her insightful prose analyzes the ways in which the events shaped national identity and political discourse.
The essays delve into themes of grief, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of national trauma.
"Fixed Ideas" is a powerful and moving reflection on a pivotal moment in American history.
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