Pathetic Maureen Johnson his precocious ten-year-old son

his precocious ten-year-old son

colleagues

A rambunctious pet dog helps an introverted

but showing everyone else that Bear isn’t dangerous (not to mention assuring Bear that he isn’t in constant danger

Pathetic Maureen Johnson his precocious ten-year-old sonFirst 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