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 Kind of like "Our Town" July 11, 2010
Paige Gold (Fairfax, VA, US)
Those who have criticized this book probably wouldn't have enjoyed "Our Town" back in the day, either. While the author is no Thornton Wilder (who wrote "Our Town"), the book, and its midwestern setting, made me appreciate the wonder to be found in seemingly mundane lives - which, when you look closely, aren't really all that mundane.
 Like reading a textbook July 7, 2010
Cassie (Lawrence, KS)
I had high hopes for this book, but my goodness what a disappointment. It read like one of my college sociology books. There was so much information that was not necessary. It read like a term paper where you try to fill in quotes that have nothing to do with the subject just to make it longer. This book had so much potential. A huge disservice was made to these girls and this book is truly dull. I agreed with the poster who said that it was clear that the author had a fondness for Dr. McCormack. I agree. He and Christy were the only well developed characters and they aren't even part of the 11. Sad. I don't have much time to read, and I am bummed I wasted my time on this.
The value of friendship for women July 5, 2010
Nancy L. Larsen
Had to read this book as we have a "Club" named "8 + 1." which has been in existence for about 45 to 50 years. We didn't all go to college, but we all have similar back grounds and even though we are all different, we have always gotten along fine and have had loads of fun. We don't play cards, we just do whatever is suggested by the host for that month. And whether it is dressing up like a clown, or a witch, or come in our special designed Easter Bonnets, everyone has to go along and we usually all do! We are all each others sounding boards and are great therapy for each other. That is why I enjoyed the book so much, as I could relate! I think the author should write a book about our story!
Great book! June 18, 2010
Sarah M. Clevenger (Muncie, IN)
I love the story of the friendship these women share. They have experianced all sorts of highs and lows with each that have made their bonds with each other strong. I actually got this book as a Christmas gift and loved it so much I wanted to give it as a gift to one of my best friends!
Don't miss this book June 11, 2010
R. P. Logan (Brookeville, MD United States)
I almost didn't read this book because of some of the reviews, I am so glad I did. Some have said it reads like a documentary I would say it reads more like a reality TV show, like the Real Housewives of Ames, but on a much deeper level without all the drama. I am very grateful to these women for opening up their lives and I appreciated the fact that they knew personal boundaries and the author respected them and dealt with them honestly. I am close to the age of the women in the book and it is so interesting that their experiences are so much like mine even though I grew up in suburb of Washington D.C. Thank you to the Ames girls for sharing their lives with me and to the author for respectfully sharing their story.
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