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A great portion of Didion’s appeal and value is in her refusal to just spit it out like that. That’s what everyone does. Because that’s what everyone wants. It’
by draw_down 5y ago
A great portion of Didion’s appeal and value is in her refusal to just spit it out like that. That’s what everyone does. Because that’s what everyone wants. It’s bad, actually.
- sammalloy 5y agoI think there is merit to some of what you say, but I would like you to know, a very long time ago, I read something Didion wrote that blew my mind and had me thinking about it for weeks. I wish I could remember it now and blow your mind as well, but it's been about 15 years now and I can't recall exactly what it was. But I remember how it felt, and I knew at the time that Didion had tapped into something important, and she had taken me to a place that I had never been before. And I have to believe that means something.
- jmeister 5y agoHer essay on self-respect? https://www.vogue.com/article/joan-didion-self-respect-essay-1961 https://www.vogue.com/article/joan-didion-self-respect-essay...
- omginternets 5y agoThis was an excellent read. Thank you for posting it.
- mbroncano 5y agoThanks for sharing this, it is a great read indeed
- draw_down 5y agoWhy is this still on the front page?
- mycologos 5y agoI guess, but "no, you have to really think about it" is kind of a defense you can put forth about anything, so it's unsatisfying.