i've never finished a book so fast in my life. she writes about life and grief in such an intimate way and i could honestly reread it forever.
the opening lines are "Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends." which, even on its own, is just wow
Apr 19, 2024
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When I first read this book (my first Didion) I thought: Oh, this is what everyone I admire has been reading! She is the OG!!
The way she writes about life, about the world we all live in... it's just honest and completely lucid.
Feb 8, 2024
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My first Joan Didion, really heartwrenching and beautiful piece about dealing with the unreality of loss, if you're into nonfiction
Sep 12, 2024
This book is a chronicle of the author’s life in the year after her husband unexpectedly passes away while their daughter is in a coma. I also happened to read this at a time in my life when I had recently:
a.) gotten married
b.) learned a friend was dying
Seems like a bummer from the summary above, and the content is definitely heavy, but this book really spoke to me at a time in my life when I was feeling a little lost amidst some big life changes. I recommend it to a lot of my friends after they get married - there’s some really great reflections on how amazing it is to share your life with someone, and the ways that you’ll miss them when they’re gone.Â
I’d always enjoyed reading, but this was the first time that I experienced one of those magical moments when a piece of literature, a movie, etc. can line up perfectly with your life and help you work through some of the things that are happening to and around you.Â
Feb 20, 2025
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a recent favourite of mine.
i'd also highly recommend going to your local library, picking random poetry books you like the look of (regardless of whether you recognise the author or not), and spending some time reading those. it's a great and inexpensive way to discover new poetry; i wouldn't have known about ada limon otherwise.
Apr 19, 2024
i've been meaning to read anaïs nin for a while now and on the luckiest of days ended up finding this gem in an op shop for $2!! so wonderfully written.
Apr 17, 2024
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they're perfect for each other and i mean that in the most derogatory way possible.
she treats aiden the way she hated being treated by mr big, i don't know who i feel worse for.
Apr 29, 2024