Synopses & Reviews
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"Didion has the instincts of an exceptionalreporter and the focus of a historian . . . a novelist's appreciation of the surreal." -"Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Whether she's writingabout civil war in Central America, political scurrility in Washington, or the tightl -braided myths and realities of her native California, Joan Didion expresses an unblinking vision of the truth.
Vintage Didion includes three chapters from Miami;" "an excerpt from Salvador; and three separate essays from AfterHenry" "that cover topics from Ronald Reagan to the Central Park jogger case." "Also included is "Clinton Agonistes" from PoliticalFictions," " and "Fixed Opinions, or the Hinge of History," a scathing analysis of the ongoing war on terror.
"From the Trade Paperback edition."
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"Didion has the instincts of an exceptional reporter and the focus of a historian...a novelist's appreciation of the surreal." Los Angeles Times Book Review
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"Joan Didion's essays combine literary and political sensibilities for a penetrating view of American life....[B]rings together some of her most trenchant observations over the last 20 years." Chicago Sun-Times
Synopsis
Whether she's writing about civil war in Central America, political scurrility in Washington, or the tight-braided myths and realities of her native California, Joan Didion expresses an unblinking vision of the truth.
Vintage Didion includes three chapters from Miami; an excerpt from Salvador; and three separate essays from After Henry that cover topics from Ronald Reagan to the Central Park jogger case. Also included is "Clinton Agonistes" from Political Fictions, and "Fixed Opinions, or the Hinge of History," a scathing analysis of the ongoing war on terror.
About the Author
Joan Didion was born in California and lives in New York City. She is the author of five novels and seven previous books of nonfiction.