A final note about Didion

She is a fantastic writer, especially in The White Album written when she was at the height of her powers. I wouldn't want anyone to think I don't recommend reading her. The title essay, the one on James Pike and the one on the Women's movement are particularly brilliant. OTOH, readers would lose nothing by skipping the entire penultimate section of the book called "Sojourns" where Didion is at her narcissistic worst.