Let Me Tell You What I Mean

A collection of twelve early pieces by Joan Didion, mostly from the beginning of her five-decade career, offers insight into her mind and process. The pieces cover various topics, including a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, a visit to San Simeon, and a reunion of WWII veterans in Las Vegas. They are classic Didion, incisive and prescient.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Twelve early pieces, never before collected, provide a revealing insight into the mind and process of Joan Didion. Primarily drawn from the early stages of her remarkable five-decade career, the diverse pieces in this collection encompass Didion's writings on various subjects, such as attending a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, visiting San Simeon, and reuniting World War II veterans in Las Vegas. Additionally, she delves into topics ranging from Nancy Reagan to Robert Mapplethorpe to Martha Stewart.

Among the subjects Didion has long explored are the press, politics, California's robber barons, women, the act of writing, and her own self-doubt. Each piece is a testament to Didion's classic style, characterized by her incisive and, in new light, stunningly prescient observations.

This collection offers a unique opportunity to delve into the early works of a literary legend and gain a deeper understanding of her thought-provoking writing. Whether you are a fan of Didion's work or a newcomer to her writing, these pieces will captivate and inspire you with their wit, wisdom, and timelessness.

Weight: 174g
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008451783