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Joan Didion - Katie's Pick for Rooted in Self Month
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- Gals Guide
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- Jan 19, 2026
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- 1977
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Summary
Katie continues Rooted in Self Month by telling us about Joan Didion. Learn about the writer who was a pioneer in the form of New Journalism. Joan wrote essays, articles, novels, and screenplays. Writing was therapeutic and helped her process the death of her husband and daughter. Learn about Joan's years of magical thinking.