In the Country of Women: A Memoir, by Susan Straight Catapult hide caption toggle caption Catapult Review Book Reviews 'In The Country Of Women' Honors The Strength And Resilience Of 6 Generations August 7, 2019 While Susan Straight reflects on far more than her own upbringing in her memoir, she brings her trademark lyricism and a significant dose of humility to these pieces of the book.