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This book was purchased largely out of curiosity. I felt it would be interesting to read how friendships in a group of females survived the course of decades. One excerpt has remained and reverberated; one of father, an engineer if memory serves, matter-of-factly advised his daughter that in ten years: one of the friends would be deceased, two of the friends would be divorced, and one would still be single. His predictions would come to fruition. It was also interesting to note that breast cancer is diagnosed in one in eight women. Of the eleven girls from Ames, two developed breast cancer. From the statistics of the world standpoint, these girls are status quo. From the emotional longevity standpoint, these girls are exceptional. Friend is a term we use rather casually in our society. The term "friend" takes on an entirely new meaning within this group of women. Read this book and find admiration and respect for friendships that survive this unpredictable thing we call life.Read full review
I read this book last summer - it took me a little bit to get into reading it. The writer is male and I wasn't really appreciating his narration. However, as the stories of each girl's life opened up and intertwined, I found myself touched and in tears at times. Most women are going to find something to relate to in this book. At the time I read this book I was estranged from one of my best friends who had limited her emailing-another situation mentioned in the book between friends. That has been patched up and this Christmas I bought the book for her. It is a great gift for friends!
LOVED THIS BOOK...it is a great read for girls/women from 18 to 80. I was given this book as a gift from a girlfriend I have know for nearly 40 years last Christmas, and enjoyed it so much that I have ordered about 10 more for gifts to other girlfriends, daughters and sisters this year. I like the hardcover because I can write an inscription inside as a gift, but the softcover is just as nice and easier to read. This tale is touching and funny and really inspirational for us as a reminder that we need our girlfriends in our lives through all of the ups and downs.
Your gal pals will enjoy this easy read.
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I had read the book and live in Iowa, where it takes place. It was about the time that my daughter in Califonia grew up, so I ordered it for her, as she grew up in Iowa.
