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New York Times bestselling author Belva Plain goes to the heart of what it means to be a woman, a wife, and a friend, in her powerful new novel—a story of love and betrayal that measures the limits of loyalty, friendship, and forgiveness. They met at school and have been inseparable ever since: Cecile, confident, elegant daughter of privilege; Norma, extraordinarily gifted and sadly troubled; and beautiful, ambitious Amanda, determined to rise above her humble southern beginnings. Two are married. One despairs of ever finding love. Three women. Leading their busy adult lives. Yet first and always: friends. Then something unexpected happens that forever alters their long, complicated friendship. A pivotal event, a shattering act of betrayal shifts the balance of power between husbands and wives, parents and children, sisters and brothers. And in the months that follow, each of them will look at their families, their lives--and one another--differently. And none of them will ever be the same.
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"This book is great. I enjoyed reading how the lives of the 3 friends evolved over time. This book shows that hurt sometimes comes from those closest to us. "
— Sam (4 out of 5 stars)
Looking Back Listener Reviews
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" A really wonderful book, but a little long. "
— Bonnie, 12/10/2013 -
" I hate to leave a book unread once I start but, I wish I had never picked up this book. It was one of Belva's worst stories in my opinion. And she is one of my favorite authors. "
— Lisa, 8/26/2013 -
" This story tells of three college friends and what happens to them. It did keep me interested. I do like Belva Plain. "
— Vikki, 8/13/2013 -
" An entertaining story of three college friends and how their lives intertwine in the coming years. "
— Wanda, 7/8/2013 -
" I didn't finish this book. Didn't like what was happening "
— Francine, 6/13/2013 -
" I finished this book earlier today and am still confused by the ending. I had to read the last page several times but still am perplexed. Overall this was a good book...another one about friendship. I could not find closure at the end. "
— Sue, 5/27/2013 -
" A bit slow in places. "
— Anna, 5/20/2013 -
" I enjoy Belva Plain's books but this one was a little different. It didn't draw me in as much as some of her others, I always felt like I was an observer rather then the way some books make me feel as if I'm the character. I liked the story but it wasn't your typical happy ending romance-type. "
— Sherri, 4/27/2013 -
" Bonus Book - July 2004 "
— The, 11/17/2012 -
" Enjoyed but wasn't crazy about ending. "
— Karen, 9/23/2012 -
" The story of 3 friends and dealing with relationships, and betrayal and forgiveness. Not as good as the others by Plain but enjoyable nonetheless "
— Karen, 5/9/2012 -
" Picked this up at a book sale. Interesting at best. "
— Carolyn, 4/25/2012 -
" read it at some time. about 3 girls that met in college and the lives they live after. "
— Aburke, 3/14/2012 -
" This book is great. I enjoyed reading how the lives of the 3 friends evolved over time. This book shows that hurt sometimes comes from those closest to us. "
— Sam, 1/18/2012 -
" A little slow starting but after 4 chapters I really got into their lives and personalities. "
— Jpalasak, 4/12/2011 -
" Fasinating and so true the twists that happen in life. So much of this seems so real-like it happened. Powerful! "
— Jo, 12/28/2010 -
" An entertaining story of three college friends and how their lives intertwine in the coming years. "
— Wanda, 11/16/2010 -
" This story tells of three college friends and what happens to them. It did keep me interested. I do like Belva Plain. "
— Vikki, 6/10/2010 -
" A little slow starting but after 4 chapters I really got into their lives and personalities. "
— Jpalasak, 8/22/2009 -
" I finished this book earlier today and am still confused by the ending. I had to read the last page several times but still am perplexed. Overall this was a good book...another one about friendship. I could not find closure at the end. "
— Sue, 8/6/2009 -
" I didn't finish this book. Didn't like what was happening "
— Francine, 8/4/2008 -
" It was ok. Nothing great. Enjoyable listen because it wasn’t too heavy. "
— Bernadette, 7/3/2008 -
" The story of 3 friends and dealing with relationships, and betrayal and forgiveness. Not as good as the others by Plain but enjoyable nonetheless "
— Karen, 4/27/2008 -
" A really wonderful book, but a little long. "
— Bonnie, 3/14/2008 -
" read it at some time. about 3 girls that met in college and the lives they live after. "
— Aburke, 3/12/2008
About Belva Plain
Belva Plain (1915–2010) was the author of more than a dozen bestselling novels with both period and contemporary settings and themes.
About Anne Twomey
Anne Twomey is an accomplished actress of both stage and screen. Her Broadway credits include Orpheus Descending with Vanessa Redgrave, To Grandmother’s House We Go, and Nuts, for which she received a Tony nomination and a Theatre World Award. Her many television appearances include guest roles on Seinfeld, Law & Order: SVU, Spin City, and the Christopher Reeves’ movie-of-the-week Rear Window. She has also appeared in the films Picture Perfect and Orpheus Descending. Her audiobook narrations have won her five AudioFile Earphones Awards.