Things are falling apart in the Richardson household. Angry arguments between Celine and her husband, Keith, have become routine. She resents that he's working long hours and staying out all night, and he accuses her of not giving him the attention he deserves. Their marriage is at a cross-roads and Celine worries how her 10-year-old daughter, Kassie, will be affected.
But the situation turns devastating when Celine is diagnosed with breast cancer. As her relationship with Keith deteriorates, Celine worries that she'll be left to navigate the difficult process of cancer treatment alone. But comfort and support come in the form of Celine's best friend, Lauren. They've been attached at the hip since they were children and it is Lauren who's there for Celine in her darkest moments.
Now, Celine will be forced to make tough decisions-about her marriage and otherwise-and for the first time in her life, she wants to give up. Lauren vows to help by any means necessary and makes the kind of sacrifice only a best friend can. But will it be too late?
"Roby writes with high-octane levels of emotion. She pushes her characters hard...drawing in readers to be more than bystanders." -- USA Today
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“This slim novella packs a punch as the burdens pile up on Celine’s shoulders. Roby…provides a strong message about faith, trust, and friendship that will have her many fans cheering for two women who strengthen their bond while overcoming life’s challenges.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
“This parable of friendship and the spiritual strength it provides will please devotees of the Reverend Black series.”
— Kirkus Reviews“The title of best friend is clearly and eloquently defined in this story. The strength, support, love, and loyalty of true friendship is portrayed in such a way that one questions her own friendships to see if they meet this test…A great read.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)Be the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Kimberla Lawson Roby is the New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction and more than two dozen novels. She is the recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Fiction, and in August 2020, she was named by USA Today as one of the 100 Black novelists you should read
Maria Howell is a narrator, actor, and singer who is best known as the choir soloist in the movie version of The Color Purple. Some of her televirion and film credits include Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls, The Vampire Diaries, The Blind Side, and What to Expect When You’re Expecting.