Pathetic Maureen Johnson friend to rich kids and

friend to rich kids and punks alike—Caroline is flustered

A rambunctious pet dog helps an introverted

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colleagues

of love and devotion

Pathetic Maureen Johnson friend to rich kids andFirst and second hand embarrassment are alive and well for the individuals in this vibrant, new collection of essays. The raw and relatable stories in Pathetic give readers a chance to examine the social interactions between humans and determine where to draw the line between self censoring and free expression. Some of the stories in this collection evoke feelings of pity for the essayist, but others for the people with whom she must interact. Between