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"Moving, touching, wonderfully written, inspiring to read." -Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the RainAt an intimate, festive dinner party in Seattle, six women gather to celebrate their friend Kate's recovery from cancer. Wineglass in hand, Kate strikes a bargain with them. To celebrate her new lease on life, she'll do the one thing that's always terrified her: white-water rafting. But if she goes, all of them will also do something they always swore they'd never do-and Kate is going to choose their adventures.Shimmering with warmth, wit, and insight, Joy for Beginners is a celebration of life: unexpected, lyrical, and deeply satisfying.
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"I have read two chapters so far, and I am completely intrigued with the characters. I loved her first book The School of Essential Ingredients and this is following through on that tradition. Rich characters, beautiful language, deep thought. I love it so far. "
— Thinders (5 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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Selected for the June 2011 Indie Next List
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A 2011 Library Journal Best Book for Fiction
Joy for Beginners Listener Reviews
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" Good read. I enjoyed some of her other books more. "
— Iris, 6/20/2011 -
" not as good as her first book... "
— Kristie, 6/16/2011 -
" Nice! Erica Bauermeister is a good-hearted author who deftly paints her characters, their challenges, charms and friendships, with warmth and grace. A light and lovely read. "
— Jo, 6/16/2011 -
" I wish I could give this 4.5 stars. Loved the concept and message. I think it would make a great movie! "
— Megan, 6/13/2011 -
" This was a very good read. I am inspired to start a group with my friends to have each of us do one thing we have been putting off because we are afraid. This to be picked by the other friends in the my group. This is a good beach, vacation, summer read for women. "
— Tobi, 6/12/2011 -
" Easy fun read that makes you appreciate the women in your life and what friends means. Also makes you think about other less exciting things to add to a bucket list! "
— Karen, 6/10/2011
About Erica Bauermeister
Erica Bauermeister is the bestselling author of the three novels and the co-author of two nonfiction books.
About Cassandra Campbell
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.