Building upon the concept of the Venn diagram, Sherri Perry's short stories and poetry explore the space, relationships, and situations where like and unlike intersect, revealing unexpected commonalities. Her touch is light, belying observations that strike right to the heart: a young girl whose beloved grandfather is "famous but only to me;" a wife and her mother-in-law join forces to teach their son and grandson a lesson or two about obeying the rules; an adolescent boy's first tailgate party leaves the reader chuckling over his brainlessness, right along with his parents. Interspersed throughout are poems calling out for solace, comfort, and praising the redemptive power of a New Orleans rainfall. An admirable collection from a dedicated author. Debra Darvick This Jewish Life, Stories of Discovery, Connection and Joy "A refreshing, moving collection of fictional expressions that wraps your imagination through the innocence of life's everyday moments! The perfect regime of engaging literature to stimulate the hearts, souls and minds of all who dare to dive in and take a swim into Perry's ocean of storytelling." Ivy Okoro National University Reading Sherri Perry is like hopping in your grandaddy's '54 Chevy and riding high into the sunset. Whether set inside a child's hospital room, tornado alley, or the streets of a mega-city, her stories glitter. Stephanie Elizondo Griest 100 Places Every Woman Should Go