I loved reading about the further adventures of Katie and her friends CherylAnne and Cynthia as they progressed into their teen years. This is the 3rd in a series (Durable Goods, Joy School) but can be read and appreciated entirely on its own. Not just for teens... In fact, a better read for those of us who grew up that baby-boomer era. We can relate to the usual activities, brand names, games and heart throbs much better than can today's teens. Read it, read it, read it! Elizabeth Berg gives us another outstanding novel. Will there be more about Katie? I hope so!

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I really enjoyed this book. I am a fan of Berg, of course, and this is the first time I've heard this reader, Arija Bareikis who is very talented with voices. You'd swear a 13 year old is telling her story. Also, I'm a sucker for coming-of-age tales, and there are so few about girls. This takes place in 1961, and the memories and nostalgia this evoked in me were so strong, hearing the little background details. The main character is real, and she is caught in a betrayal that just makes you cringe...have we all not done something similar when we were young and foolish? "True to Form will cause listeners to remember and reflect on their own moments of discovery and self-definition." So very, very true.

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This book took me back to my childhood. 1961...Katie tells of the summer she learned about true friendships both young and old. I felt like I was her friend and reliving memories of my life then. If you are wanting to have that warm cozy feeling of when you were young, you will really enjoy this book.

I felt like the reader was a little slow to start with, but I began to enjoy the story more as I listened and her slowness fit right in.

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I got this book from the local library. I had read the first book ("Durable Goods") about two months ago and when I found out there were two more books in the series, I decided to read them as well. I finished "True to Form," third book in the series about six weeks ago. Should have written the review while it was still fresh in my mind. I enjoyed all three books in the series. Yes, they seem to be written for a teen/young adult audience but I still liked the books. They are also a fast read. Katie Nash, the main character in all three books, has settled into her new town and has a new gal friend. Katie continues to hear from her friend back in TX. We learn some interesting things about that gal.

Katie also makes some comments about her new friend that has significant consequences for Katie. However, it is also a period of growth for Katie. This last book was published in 2002. It would be nice if author Berg would write another book, perhaps 10-20 years in time after "True to Form" so we can see what Katie did with her life.

When I was checking this book out from the library, the librarian said she loved Elizabeth Berg's books. I will have to read some of the others.

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Another of Elizabeth Berg's in depth character studies. It holds you until the end and you hate that it's over. I wonder if it's the last we'll hear of Katie.

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This is the third book in a trilogy and it was absolutely awesome !! I wish Elizabeth Berg would come out with another one. I love all of her books !!!

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Really enjoyed this quick, sweet read. When you're looking for a little pick-me-up, this is it!

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This is the absolute best yet from Elizabeth Berg. I could not put it down. The story of 13 year old Katie continues and it unfolds in a beautiful way...full of life's questions, search for meaning, betrayal, forgiveness, redemption and self-understanding.

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good book

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Great story

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