Who wrote The Year of Magical Thinking?

Joan Didion wrote The Year of Magical Thinking, first published in 2005. It is a work of biography & memoir and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Year of Magical Thinking?

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Essential Read

The Year of Magical Thinking

Name: The Year of Magical Thinking
Author: Joan Didion

by Joan Didion · 2005

Biography & Memoir · ranked #7 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

A clear-eyed account of grief after the sudden loss of a husband; precise and unsparing.

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The verdict

Category: Biography & Memoir
First published: 2005 · 2000s
Author: Joan Didion
Standing: Essential Read

About Biography & Memoir

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