"Kurzgeschichte." . . "North Carolina" . . "Amerikanisch." . . . . . "Fiction" . . "Short stories, American" . . . "We are taking only what we need" . . . . . . . "Ausgabe" . . . . . "\"These eleven stories blend gravity and humor to depict late 20th century rural North Carolina life, including African American women protagonists who encounter love and relationships, mental illness, racism, and, especially among Jehovah's Witnesses' faith\"--Provided by publisher." . "African American women Fiction." . . . .