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Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close
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Book Brief
Big Friendship
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2020s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman explores the intricacies, challenges, and rewards of maintaining deep, lasting friendships in adulthood through their own journey. With insights from attachment theory and concepts like Shine Theory, they navigate issues like illness, racial differences, and the pressures of business partnership, ultimately arguing that such friendships are transformative and worth the effort to maintain. The book includes discussions on sexism, racism, and health issues.
Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Informative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman explores the complexities and depth of enduring friendships. Praised for its authentic portrayal of highs and lows, readers appreciate its relatability and honest narrative. Critics, however, note that some anecdotes can feel repetitive, and the privileged perspective may not resonate universally. Overall, it’s insightful and heartfelt.
Who Should Read Big Friendship?
Ideal readers of Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman are those who appreciated the candid exploration of female relationships in Becoming by Michelle Obama and the insightful narrative style of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero. They seek personal, honest insights into maintaining deep, lifelong friendships.
25,320 ratings
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Ann Friedman
Ann Friedman
Raised in Iowa, Friedman developed a long-term approach to relationships influenced by her family's emphasis on maintaining connections. Her career in journalism and media informs her exploration of societal trends and relationships, as shown through her work with Sow on their podcast.
256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2020s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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