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Maggie Estep’s diary is a frank, first‑person account of her emotional ups and downs. Two sections—‘then’ and ‘now’—trace how past events shape her present, detailing her longing for unconventional intimacy and her struggles with love gone awry. Set in a small East Sixth Street tenement, the narrative interweaves personal anecdotes, a quirky cat with a psychological quirk, and reflections on power dynamics in relationships.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Maggie Estep
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