"The past could be jettisoned . . . but seeds got carried." ― Joan Didion History From Joan Didion Author Added on 1/31/2026 About Joan Didion Joan Didion was an American writer and journalist known for literary nonfiction and essays on American culture and politics. Her major works include Slouching Towards Bethlehem and The Year of Magical Thinking. Born: 1934-12-05 Died: 2021-12-23 View all quotes from Joan Didion
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