Description: In these selected stories, the bestselling author of "The Map of Love" writes poignantly about love, friendship, and finding one's place in the world.
Review Quotes: "Soueif is a political analyst and commentator of the best kind." --London Review of Books
"Highly unusual and richly impressive. . . . The author weaves a circle round us thrice with the touch of a born sorceress." --The Guardian "There is lively, lucid writing here, vivid description and sharply observed dialogue." --The Times (London) "A fetching and original talent." --Hermione Lee, The Observer "Ahdaf Soueif is one of the most extraordinary chroniclers of sexual politics now writing." --Edward Said "A convincing and skilful writer." --The Sunday Times (London)