The Child Within Has Been Awakened But The Old Lady On The Outside Just Collapsed

Cathy Guisewite draws for every woman besieged by the colliding demands of bosses, boyfriends (or their lack), and a mother who longingly brandishes a copy of Brides Magazine. — Life

Distaff women across America look in the mirror every day—and see CATHY! Cartoonist Cathy Guisewite, it seems, has been peeking at our daily feats and foibles, and the result is the eminently recognizable, career woman who tackles everything strewn in her path with realism and aplomb—and a sense of humor we all wish we had!

Cathy's battles include embarking on a new diet plan, running into her erstwhile boyfriend Irving at the video store, trying to organize her office, and dealing with her mom’s interruptions and guilt-follow-up calls. Her life is filled with other characters who keep her hopping, shopping, and her faithful puppy Electra, including her co-worker Charlene, friend Andrea, and boss Mr. Pinkley. Together, they fill Cathy's life with challenges, changes, and choices—in a consistently amusing series.

Cathy Guisewite is a seriously funny cartoonist whose strip has won numerous awards. She says she draws herself—but fans relate to her ability to juggle life's challenges with style and wit.