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The White Album

Book • 1979
The White Album is a collection of essays by Joan Didion, published in 1979, which delves into the chaos and cultural upheavals of the 1960s.

The book blends personal narratives with broader societal trends, including reflections on the Black Panthers, the Charles Manson murders, and the counterculture of California.

Didion's unique voice offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal era in American history.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

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Tom O’Neill
in the context of the cultural impact of the Manson murders.
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#1459 - Tom O'Neill
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Monica Padman
as the Joan Didion book she is currently reading.
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Toby Stuart (on social status)
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Sam Adler-Bell
, who referenced Joan Didion's demolition of the Reagan mansion in the book.
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One Podcast After Another (w/ Jesse Brenneman)
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Susan Stamberg
when listing Joan Didion's works that she reread in preparation for interviewing her.
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Remembering NPR 'Founding Mother' Susan Stamberg
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Kirk Honda
in the context of Charlie Manson saying that it inspired him.
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Can Lyrics Cause Suicide? (2016 Rerun)
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Mike Vardy
as a book he loves with a famous quote that he considered using in his upcoming book.
PM Talks S3E1: Honesty
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Peter Savodnik
as another major Didion essay collection exemplifying New Journalism.
Joan Didion Knew What Hollywood Would Become
Wspomniana przez Agnieszkę Budnik jako kolejny zbiór reportaży Joan Didion, opisujący jej styl życia i podróże.
Joan Didion who? Nowe Dziennikarstwo, Kalifornia i lata magicznego myślenia

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