Debbie Macomber tells the story of a remarkable friendship -- a story in which every woman will recognize herself . . . and her best friend. The friendship between Jillian and Lesley begins in the postwar era of the 1950s and lasts to the present day. In this novel, Debbie Macomber uses letters and diaries to reveal the lives of two women,... more » Friends forever! Jillian Lawton and Lesley Adamski. Two lives joined by friendship. The only child of wealthy parents, Jillian knows a life of privilege. Lesley is one of many and her life is filled with scrimping and sacrifice. You're my best friend. I can tell you ANYTHING. As they grow up through the 1950s and 60s, their circumstances, their choices -- and their mistakes -- take them in virtually opposite directions. Lesley stays in their Washington State hometown. She gets pregnant and marries young, living a cramped life defined by the demands of small children, not enough money -- never enough money -- and an unfaithful husband. Jill lives those years in a completely different way: on a college campus shaken by the Vietnam War and then as an idealistic young lawyer in New York City. There are no secrets between friends. Through the years and across the miles, through marriage, children, divorce and widowhood, Jill and Lesley remain friends. They confide everything in each other -- every grief and every joy.

ISBN-13: 9781551669052
ISBN-10: 1551669056
Publication Date: 6/1/2002
Pages: 384
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Publisher: Mira
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Lee W. (JellyBean) reviewed Between Friends on 6/14/2006 + 36 more book reviews

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A touching story of a friendship between two girls in the 50's and 60's. The story is told by letters, diary entries, announcements, press releases, newspaper clippings, etc. One girl is as rich as the other one is poor. Have Kleenex ready by the time you finish reading the book.

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