#6692
Mentioned in 13 episodes
Blue nights
Book • 2011
A poignant reflection on motherhood, loss, and the passage of time, exploring the complexities of family relationships.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 13 episodes
Mentioned by 
Ryan Holiday while discussing the unexpected reversals of fortune and the fragility of life.
Ryan Holiday while discussing the unexpected reversals of fortune and the fragility of life.
18 snips
Who Could Have Seen It? | 9 Stoic Lessons From Running Every Single Day
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday and 
Evelyn McDonnell as a book that explores the author's reflections on motherhood and aging.
Ryan Holiday and Evelyn McDonnell as a book that explores the author's reflections on motherhood and aging.
11 snips
Author Evelyn McDonnell On Joan Didion’s Life and Legacy (Pt 1)
Mentioned by Eugenia Kuda in the same context as "The Year of Magical Thinking."
The Weekend Intelligence: Digital Ghosts
Mentioned by Evelyn McDonnell as a book that explores the author's reflections on motherhood and loss.
Evelyn McDonnell as a book that explores the author's reflections on motherhood and loss.
Author Evelyn McDonnell On Joan Didion’s Life and Legacy (Pt 2)
Mentioned by Eugenia Kuda in the same context as "The Year of Magical Thinking."
The Weekend Intelligence: Digital Ghosts
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as must-reads for any parent or person, in the context of loss and vulnerability.
Ryan Holiday as must-reads for any parent or person, in the context of loss and vulnerability.
You’re A Hostage To Fortune Now
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday while discussing the importance of validating children's feelings, even when parents don't understand them.
Ryan Holiday while discussing the importance of validating children's feelings, even when parents don't understand them. Their Feelings Are Their Feelings
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as books that explore the emotional experience of losing loved ones and dealing with the mementos they left behind.
Ryan Holiday as books that explore the emotional experience of losing loved ones and dealing with the mementos they left behind. This Will Haunt You
Mentioned by Griffin Dunne while discussing his documentary about his aunt and her book, "Blue Nights."
Storytelling, Family & Tragedy with Griffin Dunne
Mentioned by Alissa Wilkinson as a book about Didion's reevaluation of the story she told herself about her family and motherhood.
Alissa Wilkinson: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book about grief and regret, reflecting on the death of her daughter.
Ryan Holiday as a book about grief and regret, reflecting on the death of her daughter. Another Way It’s Tough To Be Your Kid
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of Joan Didion's grief and reflection on raising her daughter.
Ryan Holiday in the context of Joan Didion's grief and reflection on raising her daughter. Only Later Will You See This
