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Summary: And the moral of the story is . . .
Review: "The Girlfriends Club" covers many topics -- the dynamics of friendship, the secrets friends keep together and separately, the struggles of modern married life and moving on after divorce, to name a few. But what stood out most to me was the way the women -- Pamela, Gretchen, Mary Sue, and even Dixie to some extent -- spent the first two thirds of the novel thinking they needed a man, any man, in their lives to make them complete, never realizing that what made them complete human beings was the strength they had in themselves. This was the lesson they each had to learn in their own way and on their own -- and Mary Sue, perhaps because of her struggle with breast cancer, never learns. Indeed, their views of marriage were so old fashioned, at times I found it hard to believe these were daughters of the 1970s and adult women of the new millenium, even if they did come from a wealthy Kansas City suburb. But perhaps -- and here I speak as a newly divorced woman myself -- that is a sign that maybe we women have not come as far as we think we have.
As for the secret of Walter's death, it gives tension to the plot, but it is almost extraneous to the story. I wonder if the story could have been told without him. In any case, the women who covered his death were right. He is a jerk!
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Summary: A Lovely Friendship Saga
Review: All of these women will touch you in a special way when you begin reading this book. There is a mystery element that adds a twist that the reader does not expect and I was vastly entertained while reading this story. Sad, witty, inspirational, and endearing, THE GIRLFRIENDS CLUB is a must read for all women!
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Summary: A good beach read!
Review: I did enjoy this book. I loved how fast paced it was. However it didn't WOW me and that is my reason for 4 stars. It was easy to follow along. I think what put me out so much is all the man bashing. I just think it was mundane after awhile. Don't read if you are feeling emotional though!
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Summary: A good 'chick book'
Review: I liked this, however, there were other books that i enjoyed much more, was a bit predictable, and not the most entertaining. a good light read, but nothing worth staying up all night reading...
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Summary: Touching Story of Friends
Review: I read this book and loved it! This is a story about 4 friends and they stick together over a long friendship. This is something we all need in our lives whether we know it or not. When illness struck, they were there for each other, and when death struck, they stuck together. Great friendship story.
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Summary: Touching Story of Friends
Review: I read this book and loved it! This is a story about 4 friends and they stick together over a long friendship. This is something we all need in our lives whether we know it or not. When illness struck, they were there for each other, and when death struck, they stuck together. Great friendship story.
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Summary: A "girlie/feel good" book
Review: I thought this book was pretty good - I read it in 2 days. I was glad to get to the end when everyone came to the realization that they could indeed function without a man - a few of the ladies (gretchen, pam & marysue) made it seem like they thought so little of themselves that they went out with/married any kind of man, just to say they had a man - which is so totally OUT. Dixie is the only one who seemed really cool to me, mostly because she had come to grips with her husband divorcing her & moved on. But all in all, it was a pretty good read.
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Summary: A "girlie/feel good" book
Review: I thought this book was pretty good - I read it in 2 days. I was glad to get to the end when everyone came to the realization that they could indeed function without a man - a few of the ladies (gretchen, pam & marysue) made it seem like they thought so little of themselves that they went out with/married any kind of man, just to say they had a man - which is so totally OUT. Dixie is the only one who seemed really cool to me, mostly because she had come to grips with her husband divorcing her & moved on. But all in all, it was a pretty good read.
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Summary: Vintage Judith Henry Wall . . .
Review: I was first introduced to Wall's books by a mutual friend (thanks, Nancy!). She told me I'd love Wall's books, and she was right. Since that first book, I've managed to get my hands on everything Wall has written, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them all, although HANDSOME WOMEN is still my favorite. THE GIRLFRIENDS CLUB is a great read, though. I loved each of the women, and completely understood the strength of their friendship. Only women bond like this--sharing everything including their deepest fears and insecurities. My only complaint about Wall is she doesn't write fast enough! <g>
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Summary: Vintage Judith Henry Wall . . .
Review: I was first introduced to Wall's books by a mutual friend (thanks, Nancy!). She told me I'd love Wall's books, and she was right. Since that first book, I've managed to get my hands on everything Wall has written, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them all, although HANDSOME WOMEN is still my favorite. THE GIRLFRIENDS CLUB is a great read, though. I loved each of the women, and completely understood the strength of their friendship. Only women bond like this--sharing everything including their deepest fears and insecurities. My only complaint about Wall is she doesn't write fast enough! <g>
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