I really enjoyed the second Story Chat and was eager to read the third one in the series. Again, I wasn’t disappointed with the mixture of stories and poems from all over the world. It offers many insights, perspectives, and genres. The book was divided into sections, each with a unique introduction that, like the stories, was very entertaining. I found it hard to narrow down favorites as I felt many emotions while reading. There was one that not only lingered but touched my heart. “As Old as We Feel” by Cathy Cade is about an older woman who feels like a prisoner in a place that is taking care of her. Although she puts on a brave face for her son, inside, she just wants her life to finally end. Heartbreaking. I have always dreaded getting to that point in my life, and this brought up all my fears in a well-told story. But that’s just one of the many that I loved. Another thing that is special about this collection is the questions for readers at the end, and some comments from the beta readers on the longer short stories. It is a perfect read, no matter how much time you have to read, and I can easily recommend this collection.