Download The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship Audiobook

" Easy read outlining the lives of 3 college friends as they examine their lives years later. Enjoyed it. "

" I agree with most of the other "Good Reads" reviews. It was a quick easy read. Thought provoking at times. I definitely categorize it as chick lit, though. "

" a tear jerker, but a worthwhile beach read. "

" Great book for a bookclub full of girls. A story about the meaning of true friendship. "

" This was an enjoyable, quick read. I felt like I knew these women and enjoyed the journey that each one of them took in the story. When I started, I was worried that it was going to be a gushy Chick-lit book, but was pleasantly surprised when it showed some depth. "

" This book was so good. I'll be honest, I thought that it was going to be just a fluffy chic book, but I was so wrong. There was much more depth to it than I expected. What a wonderful cast of characters, whom I immediately bonded with from the first page. "

" I was lukcy enough to meet the author at a signing, and the book is as delightful as she is. A lovely foray into interwoven friendships and the choices people might make if the chance to take a different path is thrust upon them. "

" This is a nice light read about three friends who each take on a new life changing challenge after the death of a mutual friend. It has nice concurrent storylines about each of the women. Its a good holiday read. "

" Enjoyable, quick read. Not great, but likable. I did appreciate reading "chick lit" that was about women in/near my age group. I suppose the most telling explanation for a 3-star review is that I can't really find much to say about the book other than "I liked it." "

" Whether you are a mother or wife (or just thinking of becoming one/both of the two) the universal themes of this wonderful women's fiction novel will resonate with you. "

" I liked the story and the friendships but I think the Characters needed a little better development in the begining. "

" Author wrote romance novels. this is her first book of women's fiction. YUK. Abandoned it. "

" summer fiction reading... interesting but not captivating! ;-) "

" A wonderful book about the power of love and the strength of friendships. I loved it! "

" A good, easy read that was not only fun but also made me think about my own life. What might Rachel have written to me? Where can I improve? Most of all, a great reminder of to value close friends. "

" Makes you think about your friendships. I liked it. "

" Really enjoyed this story about 4 friends and how they reconnect to their lives and each other . I have wished for a friend circle like this -to be all lucky "

" This is a wonderful book that makes you question your own responses if you found yourself in similar situations. I would recommend this to any woman. "

" Hated for it to end. Wanted to know more their lives. "

" Jennifer "

" I loved this story, it reminded me of friendship I have with various women who have been so important in my life. Janie, Yolie, Raquel and my sister Sue are just four who come to mind. Each has played an important part in who I am. I love each of them immensely. "

" I really liked this book, especially on audio. The characters are likable, and they have much more depth than you think in the beginning. "

" Predictable. A bit entertaining. "

" Captures the essence of good friendships and makes you think about the friendships you have. Don't take any friendship for granted. "

" Wonderful book. Could not put it down! It was about 3 women discovering themselves after their friend dies of a terminal illness. A must read. "

" I agree with most of the other "Good Reads" reviews. It was a quick easy read. Thought provoking at times. I definitely categorize it as chick lit, though. "

" my next book club book. This one was an easy enjoyable read - yet again something I probably wouldn't have chosen for myself. Started it and couldn't put it down. A few home truths in it for me... "

" Enjoyable read. Love the title, would that I took such care of my own friendships. The plot was highly predictable, but as i enjoyed all the characters, this didn't really other me. Good chic lit overall. "

" I really liked this book, especially on audio. The characters are likable, and they have much more depth than you think in the beginning. "

" This book read like a lifetime movie. It was a good one to pass the time on my commute :) "

" What a great story. I could definitely relate being married with kids and nearly 40. I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much when I was younger.
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" The title and cover caught my eye. What a great book. It dove right into the plot and kept ahold of me until the end. I recommend this author/book. "

" This book was so good. I'll be honest, I thought that it was going to be just a fluffy chic book, but I was so wrong. There was much more depth to it than I expected. What a wonderful cast of characters, whom I immediately bonded with from the first page. "

" Deeper than the usual "chick lit." "

" This is a nice light read about three friends who each take on a new life changing challenge after the death of a mutual friend. It has nice concurrent storylines about each of the women. Its a good holiday read. "