I liked the stories, at least the ones that I felt I understood. There were some things that I don't think I'll ever understand since I rarely come into the culture of a group of African American women. But that's why I wanted to read the book, to try to understand. I came out knowing that there are somethings I get, and some I don't, but it's always good to expose ourselves to new cultures/lifestyles/perspectives. And this one did that.