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Biographies & Memoirs - The Year of Magical Thinking: National Book Award Winner (Vintage International)

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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • From one of America’s iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion that explores an intensely personal yet universal experience: a portrait of a marriage—and a life, in good times and bad—that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child. Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana, fall ill with what seemed at first flu, then pneumonia, then complete septic shock. She was put into an induced coma and placed on life support. Days later—the night before New Year’s Eve—the Dunnes were just sitting down to dinner after visiting the hospital when John Gregory Dunne suffered a massive and fatal coronary. In a second, this close, symbiotic partnership of forty years was over. Four weeks later, their daughter pulled through. Two months after that, arriving at LAX, she collapsed and underwent six hours of brain surgery at UCLA Medical Center to relieve a massive hematoma. This powerful book is Didion’s attempt to make sense of the “weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness ... about marriage and children and memory ... about the shallowness of sanity, about life itself.”

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Experience the power of love and resilience with "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion. This New York Times bestseller and National Book Award winner takes you on a journey through the depths of a marriage and a life, showcasing the strength of the human spirit in both good times and bad. Whether you've experienced the love of a husband, wife, or child, this book will resonate with you on a deep and personal level, inviting you to reflect on your own journey of love and loss.

Step into the heart-wrenching story of John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion as they face unimaginable challenges. Their only daughter falls ill just days before Christmas, leading to a series of events that push them to their limits. Quintana's battle with illness takes an unexpected turn, leaving the Dunnes devastated. In the midst of it all, John Gregory Dunne tragically passes away, leaving Joan alone to navigate the complexities of grief. Witness the raw emotions and poignant moments as Joan grapples with the loss of her husband and the survival of her daughter.

Prepare to be captivated by Didion's unparalleled ability to convey the depths of human emotions. Through her masterful storytelling, she explores profound questions about death, illness, marriage, and the fragility of memory. As you turn each page, you will be drawn into a world where sanity is challenged, and life's true essence is examined. Didion's writing will leave you pondering the very fabric of existence, encouraging you to embrace the richness of every moment.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this transformative reading experience. Order "The Year of Magical Thinking" now and open your heart and mind to the power of love and its ability to endure even in the face of life's greatest challenges. It's time to delve into this extraordinary journey and discover the profound impact it will have on your own understanding of life, love, and resilience.Order now.

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