Joan Didion's (APS 2006) Words of Wisdom
March 4, 2026
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Joan Didion (1934-2021) was an American journalist, essayist, novelist, memoirist, and screenwriter. She was celebrated throughout her career as a sharp, distinctive writer who eloquently explored themes of politics, culture, family and more.
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