I have found my new favorite "book club" author - that author who no matter what the title is, you know you will want to read it and then sit around drinking wine with your girlfriends to discuss it. You might remember my earlier post about her book Firefly Lane, which I wil continue to dub as my favorite summer read.
Last week I discovered another book by here, True Colors, that talked about the jealousy between sisters instead of focusing on best friends. As someone with two sisters, both who I have had good times and bad with, this book resonated loud and clear.
Their story couldn't be more different than ours, but the bottom line is that all sisters are sisters. We have this weird bond with one another that cannot be broken. No matter what happens in the end, no matter how long we go between fights or how many months we spend avoiding each other, we are sisters and that is something no one can take away.
It's wonderful to me that my little sister is also counted as one of my best friends. This hasn't always been the case and we definitely fight plenty, but if I really need something, there are very few people who will come running as quickly as Abby will.
I can't help but think back to 5th grade, when I got the shit kicked out of me in the hallway. I was sitting in the office, a giant goose egg on my head, and my headstrong little sister comes charging in fists flying. She may have been 3 years younger than us, but she was ready to knock the snot out of anyone who messed with her big sister.
Ok, sappy post aside, my ladies need to read this book. It's perfect for book clubs, like I've already mentioned, but it's also great for sitting in front of the fireplace while the wind whistles around your house or lounging on the deck on a sunny day or snuggling in bed for a lazy afternoon or pretty much anytime you want a good read.
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