South and West: From a Notebook
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (806 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01MTEK4BM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Though Didion never wrote the piece, watching the trial and being in San Francisco triggered thoughts about the city, its social hierarchy, the Hearsts, and her own upbringing in Sacramento. She interviews prominent local figures, describes motels, diners, a deserted reptile farm, a visit with Walker Percy, a ladies' brunch at the Mississippi Broadcasters' Convention. One of Time's most anticipated books of 2017 One of The New York Times Book Review's "What You'll Be Reading in 2017" . Joan Didion has always kept notebooks - of overheard dialogue, observations, interviews, drafts of essays, and articles
"Every Place is an Adventure" according to cyndy. I love Joan Didion's writing, but was somewhat disappointed with her analysis with a Southern trip that left her disillusioned with the people she met and then stereotyped. I just returned from being in Alabama for a month and enjoyed the trip to different places. I lived in Southern California for many years and was happy to get out of the San Diego area. Not much thought process was exhibited in that region. The people in California are far more mundane than those I met in Alabama. Perhaps, I like the South since I had never been there. I must admit the po. a waste of time and money D. Raviele I just don't see the purpose behind this book. This is nothing more than recycled notes on random moments of a trip through the south from 30 years ago. There is no new insight, no thoughtful reflection, no reason at all to have been published. Save your money.. Didion writes superbly as ever Are you a dyed in the wool Didion fan? If you are, you will likely love this book. Didion has really published a set of notes rather than a book. If you are not a fan, don't bother because you won't "get it".