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Best jobs, sadly, tend to pay the worst
Marsha Henry Goff, a freelance writer from Lawrence, recalls a life of varied work from child laundress at age 11 to high school typing for a Spanish translator, bank teller shifts, and home‑based secretarial gigs. She reflects on labor, family, and the quirky earnings of siblings while noting her book offers humor about living boldly.
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Marsha Henry Goff
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