Revelations from a 45-Pound Purse: A Cathy Collection #[nn]

This 1993 collection from Andrews McMeel gathers Cathy Guisewite's beloved single-panel comic strips centered on the perpetual struggles of career woman Cathy, her ever-present mother, and her boyfriend Irving. The title humorously references the absurdly overstuffed purse Cathy carries, which serves as a metaphor for the emotional and practical baggage of modern life. The volume collects strips originally published in the late 1980s and early 1990s, showcasing Guisewite's sharp, relatable humor about dieting, relationships, and work-life balance.