Licia Canton is a master at gently, almost deceptively, leading us into compact little worlds of conflicting cultures... and also worlds of simply different ideals, where mind games are often played, and not so innocently at times. In the story "From the Sixth Floor," the husband says: " Why don't you jump... The woman below jumped, and it solved all of her problems." The wife endures the mental abuse, but only for so long. No, she will not allow him to win at this game--that would serve no purpose. The women in this writer's stories come out of difficult situations always with a sense of optimism. It's their starting point toward regaining self respect and dignity. Don't miss reading these excellent modern day stories.