Part memoir, part analysis, Smashed showcases Zailckas's exceptional writing as she examines the culture of drinking that dominated her adolescence and that of many other American girls. This work identifies one of the most perilous trends among young females coming of age and offers a unique window into the entire culture of teenage indulgence. Smashed is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and mentors of teens, as well as anyone interested in how drinking has defined modern America’s coming-of-age story and experiences. U of M Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis. www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html