Human Matters

Steven Kalas writes about grief, parenting, sexuality, and personal integrity the way a really good therapist talks — warm, a little funny, and honest without being preachy — and the collection holds together better than most advice-column anthologies. The regional origin and column format mean the depth is uneven, and it will not replace a dedicated book on any single topic. But as an engaging, trustworthy companion for adult readers working through ordinary life, it earns its place.