This nonfiction story by Vowell was a very enjoyable read. The combination of irony, self realization and satire keep the reader intrigued throughout the piece. One element that I especially appreciated was when Vowell was getting made over by her Goth friends, and as she was enjoying it, she realized that the "torture" her mother forced on her as a child, may have been her mother's attempt to communicate her love to her daughter. I could also personally relate to Vowell, as I have always had a book in my hand since childhood as well.
An interesting point in the piece was how people's perceptions of us may stem from our outer appearance, but are held by out personalities and mannerisms. As much as Vowell wanted to be viewed as rough and distant, she couldn't escape her welcoming and happy aura, despite the tantalizing promises made by her Goth friends. Even decked out in black lace with a snake birthmark on her cheek, the taxi driver warmed up to Vowell and saw her kindness.
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