'She Was Like That' is a compilation of twelve penetrating stories by acclaimed author Kate Walbert. This career-spanning collection weaves through the multifaceted lives of women grappling with the constructs of their roles as wives, mothers, and daughters. Walbert's characters navigate isolation, seeking connection and clarity in everyday moments of epiphany. From the stress-inducing chaos of a lost child in 'M&M World' to a confrontation with the past in 'Radical Feminists', these narratives cast an intimate, often humorous light on the search for personal identity amid the demands of society. The poignant tales reveal the subtle rebellions and psychological tapestries of women's lives, such as in 'A Mother Is Someone Who Tells Jokes,' where a mother processes her son's autism diagnosis through the lens of a nursery school project. Walbert's prose captures the quiet triumphs and existential quandaries of women with an unparalleled tenderness and insight.