With poignant humor and compassion, the author once again demonstrates her mastery as a writer of short fiction. In this memorable collection of seven short stories, she celebrates the beauty and brilliance of the female spirit. These compelling accounts set in New York City and the Caribbean transcend generational and gender barriers with themes that embrace honor, rites of passage, liberation and death. The unforgettable characters come to life in the deftly woven, richly textured tales of life, love, and found identity.