Books That Blew My Mind # 8: “The Executioner's Song” by Norman Mailer

The Executioner’s Song by Norman Mailer

I loved Norman Mailer before I read him – because of his book, The Fight, and specifically his appearances in the great documentary, When We Were Kings.

Of course I would go on to read The Fight – and it really is a work of genius, one of the finest sports books ever. And, also, it’s kinda not really/not only a spor…