A Book of Common Prayer
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A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion
An engrossing examination of political and personal life in Central America, from the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking. Writing with the economical swiftness and concentrated perception that has made her one of Americas most distinguished writers, Joan Didion creates a gleaming novel of innocence and evil.‘An articulate witness to the most stubborn and intractable truths of our time, a memorable voice’New York Times Book Review
‘A pioneer of New Journalism, she brilliantly chronicled America’s cultural and political life.’ Guardian
‘She writes with a razor’ John Leonard, New York Times
‘Didion's mordant lucidity is like L.A. sunlight, a thing so bright sometimes it hurts.’ Time
PRAISE FOR THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING
'Her poetic writing has a spell-like charm that is profoundly affecting.' Observer
'This brave book maps a year…when the world flipped over to expose the underside of cool where things go bad.’ The Times
'The subject may be bleak, but her tender treatment makes it a book that we should all read.' Daily Mail
Joan Didion is one of America’s most respected writers, her work constituting some of the greatest portraits of modern-day American culture. Over the four decades of her career, she has produced widely-acclaimed journalistic essays, personal essays, novels, non-fiction, memoir and screenplays. Her memoir The Year of Magical Thinking won the National Book Award in 2005.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007415007 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007415001 |
| Title | A Book of Common Prayer |
| Author | Joan Didion |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2011-11-10 |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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