Cover of South and West

South and West

Narrated by Kimberly Farr

Released
September 21, 2017
Length
2 hrs 51 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Fourth Estate
This audiobook features two rare and insightful excerpts from Joan Didion's notebooks, offering a candid glimpse into her writing process and observations. One passage chronicles a 1970 road trip through the American South, capturing vivid details of local life, culture, and the social issues she encounters. The other reflects her thoughts on San Francisco and the West, inspired by her experiences during the Patty Hearst trial in 1976. Together, these selections provide an intimate look at Didion's keen observations and analytical mind.

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