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History of Ideas 9: Joan Didion

Past Present Future

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Exploring Joan Didion's Illness and Search for Meaning

Explore the journey of Joan Didion as she navigates through the physical and psychological effects of multiple sclerosis, while searching for meaning and explanation in her chaotic life. Discover how writing became her outlet to make sense of her experiences, even though she couldn't find the answers she sought.

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