Joan Didion, 'New Journalist' Who Explored Culture and Chaos, Dies
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It All Comes Back to Joan Didion
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Joan Didion, 'new journalist' who explored culture and chaos, dies at 87 - World News
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Joan Didion, Beloved Writer and 'New Journalist', Dead at 87
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The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
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The Power of an Imperfect Didion
Joan Didion, revered author and essayist, dies at 87
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Joan Didion Dead: Author and Screenwriter Was 87
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Joan Didion obituary, Joan Didion
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What We Get Wrong About Joan Didion
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Joan Didion, 'New Journalist' Who Explored Culture and Chaos, Dies at 87 - The New York Times
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Joan Didion Has Died at 87
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