When a close friendship fades away, the passage of time makes it harder and harder to patch up the divide.
In Songs without Words (Alfred A. Knopf, 2007), the writing of Ann Packer captures the fragility of female friendships as well as the complexities of repairing friendships when they falter.
Lifelong friends Liz and Sarabeth are like sisters: They share a long and rich history with one another. Over time, their lives take different paths when one remains single and the other marries and has children---yet the relationship remains steadfast...
When Liz’ daughter Lauren becomes severely depressed, the crisis precipitates a period of intense emotional upheaval for Liz’ family and simultaneously tests the resiliency of her friendship with Sarabeth.
As Liz struggles to cope with her family crisis and its fallout on her marriage, her friendship with Sarabeth erodes. Both women feel a profound sense of loss, but neither is able to reverse the downward spiral that has overtaken their once-close friendship.
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