This book has nine (9) short stories in it. If you don't have a lot of time to devote to reading a long long long book, then try this one. It does not have any dirty scenes or cuss words in it. If you're reading this book and your mother and/or best friend were to walk into the room, you wouldn't have to hide the book or be ashamed that you are reading the book. They are just good stories without all of the dirty stuff that is in other books. You can recommend this book to your friends and family.