Women Are Hard to Figure and Other Stories

In Women Are Hard to Figure author Peter Obourn explores the depth drama and comedy of the family and with warmth and humor reminds us of our capacity to cope with and enjoy the fullness of life.The seventeen quiet accessible stories all recently published in literary journals paint the poignant scenes of life such as: A little girls innocence and devotion guiding her father through his years in prisonThe love of a newborn child and how it can hold a family togetherHow a shirt button can save a lifeThe pain and joy of young loveHow men can be predictably amusing women bewilderingInsightful funny and touching Women Are Hard to Figure is a literary testament to the mystery and wonder of everyday life the preciousness of the present moment and the imagination that lies beyond.