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The White Album

By Joan Didion
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The White Album by Joan Didion is a collection of essays reflecting on the turbulent cultural and political landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Didion provides personal anecdotes and keen observations, capturing the chaos and disillusionment of the era with her distinct narrative style. This book offers an introspective look into the complexities of American life during a time of significant change.
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You might enjoy this insightful and evocative collection if you appreciate keen observations of cultural and personal narratives from the 1960s and 70s. The author masterfully blends personal reflection with broader societal commentary, offering a compelling examination of a tumultuous era.

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The White Album

Joan Didion’s hugely influential collection of essays which defines, for many, the America which rose from the ashes of the Sixties.

The unflinching memoir of counterculture icons during political upheaval

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Joan Didion’s hugely influential collection of essays which defines, for many, the America which rose from the ashes of the Sixties.

We tell ourselves stories in order to live. The princess is caged in the consulate. The man with the candy will lead the children into the sea.

In this now legendary journey into the hinterland of the American psyche, Didion searches for stories as the Sixties implode. She waits for Jim Morrison to show up, visits the Black Panthers in prison, parties with Janis Joplin and buys dresses with Charles Manson’s girls. She and her reader emerge, cauterised, from this devastating tour of that age of self-discovery into the harsh light of the morning after.

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Readers appreciate The White Album for its insightful and detailed portrayal of both personal and societal dramas, highlighted by Didion's unique narrative voice and keen eye for memorable details. Critics note her ability to articulate the pervasive issues affecting both individuals and larger institutions, with poignant observations about California and broader human experiences. Her writing is praised for its originality, musical phrasing, and remarkable awareness of life's inherent unpredictability.

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ISBN: 9780008284688

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Joan Didion is one of America's most respected writers, her work constituting some of the greatest portraits of modern-day American culture. Over the four decades of her career, she has produced widely-acclaimed journalistic essays, personal essays, novels, non-fiction, memoir and screenplays. Her memoir The Year of Magical Thinking won the National Book Award in 2005.

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