 First edition | |
| Author | Joan Didion |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Essay, history, memoir |
| Publisher | Knopf |
Publication date | September 2003 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 0-679-43332-5 |
| OCLC | 57191802 |
Where I Was From is a 2003 book by Joan Didion. It concerns the history and culture of California, where Didion was born and spent much of her life. The book combines aspects of historical writing, journalism, and memoir to present a history of California as well as Didion's own experiences in that state.