What We Knew Without Knowing

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39 points apollinaire | 5 comments | 02 Apr 25 21:13 UTC | HN request time: 0.874s | source
1. jongjong ◴[02 Apr 25 21:40 UTC] No.43561950[source]▶
> Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends.

This is an insightful quote. Death and relationship breakdowns tend to change everything suddenly and then you have to rethink your approach to everything.

2. Uzmanali ◴[02 Apr 25 22:28 UTC] No.43562463[source]▶
Joan Didion’s words remind us how fragile life is—how everything can shift in an instant.

she shows grief, love, and self-reflection clearly. this is why her work feels timeless. her words are a quiet companion in the darkness for anyone who has felt loss.

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3. UncleOxidant ◴[03 Apr 25 00:15 UTC] No.43563344[source]▶
https://archive.is/Cricr
4. y-curious ◴[03 Apr 25 05:12 UTC] No.43565006[source]▶
Do you have a recommendation for someone who has never read her work?