Joan Didion
Joan Didion was a renowned American author and essayist, known for her distinctive voice and insightful observations on culture, politics, and personal experience. Her works often explored themes of loss, identity, and the complexities of the human psyche. Didion's notable books include 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem' and 'The Year of Magical Thinking', the latter detailing her grief following the death of her husband. She was celebrated for her literary contributions and her ability to capture the essence of a moment, making her a pivotal figure in contemporary American literature.
Born on Dec 05, 1934 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,551 | $56,000 | 42$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,045 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,845 | $1,400,000 | 564$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,506 | $1,380,000 | 677$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,111 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 5 | 147,041,844 | 53,058 | $5,746,000 | 2,093$ |
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United Kingdom:
Joan Didion's therapy diaries reveal her struggles with guilt, motherhood, and writing.
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New Zealand:
Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking recounts the year following the death of the author’s husband, John Gregory Dunne.
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Australia:
Joan Didion is a New Journalism pioneer whose work is being read by Caity Simmers.
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Spain:
Joan Didion is mentioned as a writer whose style the author admires.
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Slovenia:
Manca Marinko admires Joan Didion as a significant literary figure.
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Australia:
One of the books she chooses from his shelf is a famous book about the loss of a husband – Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking.
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New Zealand:
Joan Didion disparagingly called the 'horse race'.
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Denmark:
Joan Didion is also mentioned as a stylistic influence on Michael Connelly's writing.
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Canada:
Didion’s book began life as a journal used to document a series of psychiatric sessions she undertook after a rough few years.
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Denmark:
Joan Didion's private diary notes are being published in a new book.
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