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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Awesome essaysBy hppyrbbrIf you are interested in reading poignant, funny, provocative and clever essays by incredibly talented women writers, this is the book for you. And I'm a guy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Glad to have on my bed stand!By LSLoved this collection of thought provoking stories! Perfect length of stories, not too long, not too short! LS from Michigan3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Deliciously addictiveBy DebI picked this book thinking it'd be a great collection of bedtime stories to read while winding down for the day. One a night, I imagined. Well, it turns out that the stories were so engrossing that I not only read more than one a night, but I also snuck a few in for daytime snacks.Twenty-five talented writers serve up twenty-five delicious stories:1. Full Condom (By Dianne Rinehart)--After a grueling three weeks of reporting for the United Nations Conference on Women's Rights in Beijing in 1985 (where the female attendants' dignity and rights are shockingly and continually undermined), Diane returns home to find her husband has been undermining their marriage by continuing his affair with a woman ten years younger than her.2. The Man of Mystery (By Sherry Glaser-Love)--From his hiding a silver 0.22 caliber gun in their Honda Civic to disappearing completely after playing the 13th hole at the Rancho Canada Golf Course, Sherry Glaser-Love's husband certainly proves to be a man of mystery.3. Too Much Testosterone, Or A Gradual Persuasion (By Mary Pols)--Mary Pols uses her invitation to participate in this anthology to reflect on the various He-Said-What-worthy candidates she's received over the years, including her father's comment of "Your thighs have gotten much bigger since you started college" to a not-so-serious boyfriend's ill-timed revelation of "I'm thinking about clay pots."4. We Can't Tell Anybody That (By Benita (Bonnie) Garvin)--Bonnie gets an unexpected surprise ending to her own story after being lead to believe that the story she had just written would surely transform her career in the Hollywood film industry.5. Thirteen Secret Lovers (By Starhawk)--Starhawk reflects on what her dating experiences have taught her about the "Rules of Life," starting out with "Don't expect much from a relationship with anyone who is afraid to park on your street" and concluding with "When your heart is cracked open from grief and sorrow, look for that soft light somewhere you don't expect to find it."6. Night Vision (By Clea Simon)--Upon reflecting on her relationship with cash-compromised/music-scene-consumed Crash, it finally dawns on Clea that he "was a loser, the kind of boyfriend you chalk up to as a learning experience."7. The Irish Flu (By Christine O'Hagan)--As she spends time with her father as he lies on his death bed, Christine just misses the opportunity to forgive him for the pain and heartache that his words and deeds caused her throughout her life.8. Crazy (By Barbara Abercrombie)--In tracing the erosion of her 25-year marriage, Barbara realizes that "the shattering of a shared life, the terrible unraveling of love, has indeed made me crazy, but not as crazy as he is."9. Talking the Talk (Caroline Leavitt)--Through her writing, Caroline begins to find her voice, as well as the truth about her boyfriend.10. Perestroika in Plain View (By Victoria Zackheim)--Victoria shares her experiences as a visiting writer at a Soviet-American-Exchange Program conference at Esalen.11. The He of She (By Maxinne Rhea Leighton)--"She Said What?" may very well be your reaction when reading about Maxinne's encounters with Felicia--her better-than-fiction boss at her first publishing job after college.12. The Lost Coast (By Jenny Rough)--Jenny's exquisite writing shows how you can take the girl out of California, but you can't take the California out of the girl.13. My Fantasy Life (By Beverly Donofrio)--Beverly reflects how her "willful suspension of disbelief" has given her the ability to believe her own--and "just about anyone else's"--fantasies.14. The Art of Translation (By Margot Beth Duxler)--Margot explores the impact that language (which she is convinced is "a virus from outer space") has had on her relationships.15. At Home in the World: A Memoir (By Joyce Maynard)--One of the standout pieces in this book, Joyce's story exposes the non-fiction relationship she had with J.D. Sallinger.16. Sam (By Amy Ferris)--Although he couldn't make her mistakes for her, Amy's father stood by as her mistakes ultimately led her to become who she is today.17. Dr. Feelgood in the Snail Garden (Kathi Kamen Goldmark)--Kathi's humor and writing skill paint quite the picture of her years of "trashy elegance" which taught her that "sometimes there's a fine line between a pest and a delicacy...And sometimes there isn't."18. Beating Love to the Punch (By Jane Ganahl)--In this essay, Jane shares her humor, wit, and defensive strategy for "the demented dance of dating."19. Brotherly Love (By Colleen Robinson)--In her poignant essay, Colleen shows how her brother has taught her that "the true joy in life is how we support each other in those fleeing days and years between birth and death."20. My Real Father (By Rose Castillo Guilbault)--What she discovers after his death reveals to Rose who her real father is.21. Tina (By Karen Quinn)--From a most unexpected medium, Karen is able to make peace with her father's death.22. He Said What?: Greatest Hits (By Pam Houston)--If you want some quick laughs (without having to go through the agony of the relationships from which these comments were born), jump straight to Pam's "He Said What?: Greatest Hits."23. The Pest (By Abby Frucht)--In addition to asking yourself "He said what?," you might also be wondering "What does she see in him?" as you read Abby's story.24. Father Knows Best...Not! (By BJ Gallagher)--In exploring her childhood wounds, BJ discovers why her father was never able to offer her the unconditional love for which she has always yearned.25. Wee Willy Winkie (By Carrie Kabak)--With a title like this one, how could this story not be entertaining?Go on...give 'em a try. Betcha can't read just one!