Jeffrey Zaslow writes for the Wall Street Journal, and a few years ago wrote an article about women's relationships and how women are healthier and happier when they have long-term female friends. His article generated lots of responses- from women all over the country who wanted to share their own stories. From these responses he met a woman from Ames, Iowa and decided to write about her and her 11 friends. This is the story I read:
It was interesting because it made me think of all of my old friends from Boston. Most of the women of the 11 had known each other since elementary school, and the girls I've kept in touch with most from home, and sisters are like that. It's like you can't really sneak anything by the people who've known you for that long. It was fun to try and remember each woman by their stories, but I found myself labeling them as 'the Dr.'s daughter', 'the failed marriage', 'the one who's daughter died', 'the liberal'...etc. I think there was a lot more to each of them than the book could possibly explain, but overall, a wonderful story showing strengths and struggles from 5- 45 years. cute.
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