I have always enjoyed this author’s books. She writes the way women speak to and about
each other, capturing the sisterhood of shared experiences.
This book is the story of Cecilia, a single, professional
motivational speaker whose best friend recently died. She is grieving and regretting not having
done the trips and adventures they had spoken of over the years because she
enjoyed working and didn’t take the time.
She decides to make the big change that is long overdue.
She sells her home, takes leave from her job
and moves into a shared house with three other women; Lise, a divorced
physician with an estranged 20 something daughter; Riley, a gay, rebellious,
newspaper advice columnist and Joni, a professional chef with a belligerent
boss. She fulfills a commitment to her
friend and volunteers at a hospice.
When
she receives a postcard from her first love, she embarks on a road trip with
her roommates to discover if the flame is still bright. Each of them is exploring a way to heal or
move on from relationships. Their
camaraderie feels genuine and familiar.
While the knots are tied up a little too neatly in the end, it was a
satisfying read that reminded me of the power of friendships.
Published: 2013 Read:
June 2016 Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 978-8129-9314-1
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