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The year of magical thinking, random house llc, 2007 227 pages. Most known for her literary journalism, didion began writing the year of magical thinking as a personal account of her grief not long after the death of her husband, the writer and critic john gregory dunne on december 30, 2003. Magical thinking in newborns is really magical feeling. The year of magical thinking study guide gradesaver. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chapter summary for joan didions the year of magical thinking, chapter 1 summary.

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