People deal with change in so many different ways - a big focus of this book. And it hit close to home with me because I'm in the midst of a lot of change. The characters in this book all have a different outlook on life and what "the cheese" means to them. And I think "the cheese" could be anything you want. Maybe something you value in life, perhaps your job or a relationship. It's not a hefty book - I think it's less than 100 pages, and I finished it in one night. I think this book would mean different things to different people. I highly recommend it. Certainly well worth an evening on the couch.