Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion
Essays
This book is a collection of essays that capture the essence of the 1960s in California. It portrays a society in the midst of social and cultural upheaval, as traditional norms are challenged by the counterculture movement. The author explores various themes including morality, self-respect, and the nature of good and evil, while providing a vivid picture of the era through her insightful and incisive observations.
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- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Verso Betlemme
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- 100 Best 20th-Century American Books (Hungry Mind Review)
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
- 75 Books Every Woman Should Read (Jezebel)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- Time Magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (Time Magazine)