"Never underestimate the secret ferocity of quiet women. In a vibrant collection of stories featuring an unforgettable cast of characters, Presman creates something intensely human out of mere words. She ensures readers see the fun alongside the fury, the heartiness inside the hardship, and the rich complexities of the memories that come out of the cupboard with the good dishes." - Stacy Bierlein, A Vacation on the Island of Ex-Boyfriends