Summary

This essay consists of a series of letters. The first is from Aunt Sue to Laymon. She explains that she believes that Laymon allows himself to reach people that do not have his best interests at heart. She then cites Psalm 91, telling him that it got her through tough times. The next letter is from Laymon to his mother. He states that she told him to confront failure, which got him to the point that he is at today. He tells her that now he understands why teachers punish themselves (he is currently a college professor). He ends the letter by stating that he does want to murder anymore, and that he chooses life.

Analysis

The epilogue of this essay collection connects to “You Are the Second Person” in the realm of subject matter. Here, both Aunt Sue...