As Mimi’s world came to life, I began to wonder… is normal simply a myth that we’ve created?
All Mimi ever wanted was to be normal.
But what is normal, anyway?
That’s the question Mimi Weiss — and I — set out to answer, back when this serial began. Because let’s face it, we all wonder about it sometimes. What is normal? Is it fitting in? Being right? Being one of the crowd? The popular kid, the one setting the trend, who everyone follows — is she normal? Or is normal being the follower? Is normal about what’s most common? Or is it something else entirely?
And as Mimi’s world came to life, I began to wonder… is normal simply a myth that we’ve created?
Because, let’s face it, who is normal? Is it Ella, with her lingering insecurity despite her material wealth? Shoshana, whose sister’s challenges nearly destroyed her friendships? Tzippy, who is unusually happy-go-lucky — until she isn’t?
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