$14 in the Bank and a $200 Face in My Purse (Original)

Publisher Marketing:"$14 in the Bank and a $200 Face in My Purse" gives a delightfully funny yet honest look at the single career woman's life. "Cathy," the character who has given a voice to the anxieties and triumphs of modern women, is a must-read in newspapers worldwide. In this collection, "Cathy" has broken up with long-time beau Irving. She keeps busy binging on chocolate and fighting deadline pressures at the office-but Cathy's not too busy to explore modern methods of meeting men: by fax and through bachelor auctions. When her dog Electra gets depressed, the canine psychologist prescribes a visit with Irving to pep up the pup. Imagine Cathy's surprise when Irving reappears thirty pounds overweight. And her dismay and resentment over the next few weeks as the weight melts off him effortlessly. Bad perms, bad dates, fights with the insurance company, shopping, and mother all take their toll in "$14 in the Bank and a $200 Face in My Purse." "Cathy" has a uniquely funny way of coping with life, and her millions of fans count on "Cathy" to put their shared experiences in a humorous light. Contributor Bio:  Guisewite, Cathy Cathy Guisewite launched "Cathy" in newspapers in 1976, becoming one of the few female cartoonists to hit the daily strip Big Time. Cathy Guisewite's many awards include a 1993 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year and an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program for her CBS "Cathy" special. Contributor Bio:  Guisewite Cathy Guisewite launched"Cathy" in newspapers in 1976, becoming one of the few female cartoonists to hit the daily strip Big Time. Cathy Guisewite's many awards include a 1993 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year and an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program for her CBS "Cathy" special.