“Rochelle," she calls out, still looking at me. "Is there anyone down at the desk? I need something." I'm too startled to move. Is she going to tell on me, get me in trouble? Rochelle's gotten up; she's banging the toilet stall doors open one by one, checking to make sure no one's in there. When the last stall turns up empty, she gives Amanda an annoyed look. "What do you need this time of night?" Amanda smiles at me, then turns to face Rochelle. "A tampon”
Patricia McCormick is an American journalist born on May 23, 1956. She is renowned for her in-depth reporting on youth issues, particularly on sensitive topics such as poverty, drug abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Her works are known for their authentic and touching narrative style, which resonates with readers. more
“people are not good to each other. perhaps if they were our deaths would not be so sad.”
“One of the great things about travel is you find out how many good, kind people there are.”