Used Cookie Sheets spotlights very short stories to offer thought-provoking slivers of lifeIn these 45 flash fiction stories, witness: - A wife fleeing from home with her three daughters- A boy whose great misfortune is a last name beginning with Z- The empowering effect of a dad's nap on his daughter- A brother who gives his sister the birthday gift of an extra year of life- A neighbor in a pink house who teaches a woman to say "no"- The dropping of a famous name, resulting in the death of a child's dream- The impact of an unkept promiseThese stories will lead you through unexpected turns and laugh-out-loud misunderstandings. You'll find everyday people grappling with loneliness and grief, surprised by unexpected crossroads, and comforted by compassion and hope. Travel with these new friends from farm to library café to Nepal and back to their own neighborhoods.Lori Lipsky is an emerging fresh voice whose stories can transform a reader's perspective. With an economy of words, her engaging collection delivers a lasting impression. These thought-provoking slivers of life endure beyond the final page. They may revisit you when you least expect them-and most need them.