Slouching Towards Bethlehem

by Joan Didion

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by Joan Didion

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The first nonfiction work by one of the most distinctive prose stylists of our era, Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem remains, decades after its first publication, the essential portrait of America—particularly California—in the sixties.

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A stunningly written collection of meditations on a rich and wide array of topics, from John Wayne, to growing up in California, Joan Baez, Hollywood and the hippies of Haight-Ashbury. I enjoyed every essay more than I thought I would, due probably to Didion’s uncanny ability to make any topic interesting. Two particular pieces though stood out for me, and have been struggling to get them out of my mind since I finished the book: On Keeping A Notebook (a beautiful reflection on the benefits of writing things down) and On Self-Respect (a brave, illuminating essay on the importance of knowing who you are).

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11yr ago

One of my favorite books of all time, I've purchased multiple copies just to give to friends, as I think of it as required reading. Regards Hodge, Writer at https://essaybulls.com/

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7yr ago

I think this book will change everyone who reads it. I am especially impressed with the self-esteem essay.

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