Yancy’s prose is stunningly beautiful. Many of the stories are quirky, tales about medical professionals, settings, and patients. But others are about unique characters making their way in the world. I enjoyed each one for different reasons. But overall, I’m just blown away by her writing. Wow!

I really enjoyed this collection of beautifully written short stories! My favorites were the first and the last in the book. The story Dog Years is about a boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (the same condition my husband has). When I chose this book, I had no idea there was a story in it about a character with this rare disability! I can tell you with authority that it does a good job of capturing the feeling of a family member/caregiver and the things she deals with. I also loved Stray and really empathized with the loneliness of the main character. The author really does a great job of putting you inside the mind of the characters. I would definitely recommend this book!