"The ten stories in Terry Bennet's debut collection are in turn poignant, visceral and sensual, drawing us deep into his characters' physical and emotional worlds. Whether in Texas or Tahiti, whether examining the life of a professional boxer, a professor, or a supermarket shelf-stacker, the hallmark of Bennet's work is the insight and compassion he brings to his exploration of thoughts and motivations entirely recognizable to all."--BOOK JACKET.