Short stories by definition are really mini-slices of life. The charactersand the plot lines are necessarily brief and should be able to convey tothe reader the important ingredients of any story regardless of length.Shelly Cohen, in his distinctive style, has achieved those goals in this collectionof stories.At the same time, he will surprise the reader with some very unusual endingsThe Gift is a prime example of his story telling skills. So jump right inand open your mind to this outstanding collection of short stories. Indeed,theres something here for everyone, no matter what your age or literary tastes.