Achy Obejas' collection of stories, "Coming to Terms with Exile," is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the lives of uprooted people.

Through seven pieces of personal memoirs, essays, and short fiction, Obejas delves into the pain and existential angst of those struggling for wholeness and love.

With a keen eye for detail and a generous dose of wit and dark humor, Obejas crafts vignettes that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Whether she writes about Cuban boat people, junkies, gays (some dying of AIDS, some not), or lesbians, Obejas' prose moves us with its insight into the lives of the disenfranchised.

This collection is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, huddled and yearning to be free.