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The Friend Who Got Away: Twenty Women'S True Life Tales Of Friendships That Blew Up, Burned Out Or Faded Away
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Losing A Friend Can Be As Painful And As Agonizing As A Divorce Or The End Of A Love Affair, Yet It Is Rarely Written About Or Even Discussed. The Friend Who Got Away Is The First Book To Address This Nearuniversal Experience, Bringing Together The Brave, Eloquent Voices Of Writers Like Francine Prose, Katie Roiphe, Dorothy Allison, Elizabeth Strout, Ann Hood, Diana Abu Jabar, Vivian Gornick, Helen Schulman, And Many Others. Some Write Of Friends Who Have Drifted Away, Others Of Sudden Breakups That Took Them By Surprise. Some Even Celebrate Their Liberation From Unhealthy Or Destructive Relationships. Yet At The Heart Of Each Story Is The Recognition Of A Loss That Will Never Be Forgotten.From Stories About Friendships That Dissolved When One Person Revealed A Hidden Self Or Moved Into A Different World, To Tales Of Relationships Sabotaged By Competition, Personal Ambition, Or Careless Indifference, The Friend Who Got Away Casts New Light On The Meaning And Nature Of Womens Friendships. Katie Roiphe Writes With Regret About The Period In Her Life When Even Close Friends Seemed Expendable Compared To Men And Sex. Mary Morris Reveals How A Loan Led To The Unraveling Of A Lifelong Friendship. Vivian Gornick Explores How Intellectual Differences Eroded The Bond Between Once Inseparable Companions. And Two Contributors, Once Best Friends, Tell Both Sides Of The Story That Led To Their Painful Breakup.Written Especially For This Anthology And Touched With Humor, Sadness, And Sometimes Anger, These Extraordinary Pieces Simultaneously Evoke The Uniqueness Of Each Situation And Illuminate The Universal Emotions Evoked By The Loss Of A Friend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Friend Who Got Away'? A: The main theme of 'The Friend Who Got Away' revolves around the complexities and emotional challenges of friendships that have ended or faded over time. It features true stories from various women, highlighting the grief and loss associated with these experiences.
- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in this book? A: The book includes contributions from notable writers such as Francine Prose, Katie Roiphe, Dorothy Allison, Elizabeth Strout, Ann Hood, Diana Abu Jabar, and Vivian Gornick, among others.
- Q: What type of stories can I expect in this anthology? A: Readers can expect a range of stories that explore different aspects of friendship, including sudden breakups, drifting apart, and liberation from toxic relationships, each reflecting the unique emotional journeys of the authors.
- Q: Is 'The Friend Who Got Away' suitable for readers who have experienced friendship loss? A: Yes, 'The Friend Who Got Away' is particularly suitable for readers who have experienced the loss of friendships, as it offers relatable narratives that can provide comfort and understanding.
- Q: What is the format and condition of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format and is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Friend Who Got Away' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Friend Who Got Away' published? A: The book was published on May 9, 2006.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Friend Who Got Away'? A: The editor of 'The Friend Who Got Away' is Jenny Offill.
- Q: What kind of writing style can I expect in this anthology? A: The writing style in this anthology varies, incorporating elements of humor, sadness, and sometimes anger, providing a rich emotional texture to each story.
- Q: Does this book explore the reasons behind friendships ending? A: Yes, the book delves into various reasons why friendships end, such as competition, personal ambition, and differences in intellectual or emotional connections.