The Year of Magical Thinking

by Joan Didion

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"The Year of Magical Thinking" is a memoir written by Joan Didion about the year following the sudden death of her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne. Didion reflects on the shock, grief, and confusion she experiences after her husband's death, and how she copes with the unexpected loss. She writes candidly about her attempts to make sense of her husband's death and her struggle to come to terms with the meaninglessness of life. Through vividly recalled memories and frank reflections, Didion provides a moving portrayal of the complexities of love, loss, and recovery. The book was a critical and commercial success, and has since become a beloved classic of contemporary memoir.

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