Summary

In “Amazon History of a Former Nail Salon Worker,” the speaker’s mother ordered Advil, nail polish, bleach, hair pins, a mirror, and a t-shirt on Amazon in March. In April, she bought ramen, cotton balls, cards, solvent, a lamp, cuticle oil, and nail tips. In May, she bought Advil, Vicks, a nail drill, a muscle patch, lipstick, and cakes. In June, she purchased pots, condensed milk, bowls, a card, and basketball shorts. In July, she purchased nail powder, instant coffee, Advil, callus remover, and cream. In August, she ordered a dress, gum, a lawn chair, nail files, and sunblock. In October, she bought a blanket, pills, and “pain relief pads” (54). In November, she bought tampons and hair clips. In December, she ordered Advil and tulip bulbs. In January, she bought nothing. In February...