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The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

Jeffrey Zaslow
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The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009

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Jeffrey Zaslow

The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

297

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Ames, Iowa • 1970s

Topic
Relationships

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship by Jeffrey Zaslow explores the lives of eleven women who have maintained a friendship spanning four decades. The book delves into their personal stories, the challenges they faced, and the bonds they share, emphasizing the importance and impact of enduring friendships on their lives.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.7

12,765 ratings

47%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship by Jeffrey Zaslow is praised for its heartfelt portrayal of enduring female friendships and its ability to resonate with readers through relatable experiences. Some criticism points to its occasionally meandering narrative. Overall, the book offers an intimate exploration of the bonds that connect women across decades.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship?

Readers who enjoy The Girls from Ames likely appreciate heartfelt, real-life stories about enduring friendships. Fans of books like The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan or Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells will find similar themes of female camaraderie and personal growth.

3.7

12,765 ratings

47%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

297

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Ames, Iowa • 1970s

Topic
Relationships

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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