Mailer and the times of his time Book

Interesting collection. My favorite essays were incredibly powerful and many essays introduced me to writers I wasn't aware of, writers I want to read more of.
Karen Karbo's 'The Dining Room" is one of several stand-outs, partly for the style - written in second person, present tense - and for its emotional impact. It's also funny, and insightful. Here's one excerpt from her writing, that rang so true, and universal: "If you were either a child or an adult, you would notice that she [her mother] is not right. But you are seventeen, and only have eyes for yourself."