Used. Paperback. Ellen Goodman and Patricia O'Brien map the magnificent, messy maps of female friendship in this wonderfully perceptive volume. Through their own decades-long bond, the authors examine how confidantes become the crucial anchor points in a woman's life, weathering everything from career chaos to midlife marital musings. It is a shrewd and soulful look at the kind of platonic partnership that often outlasts the rings on our fingers. Come find out why your ride-or-die deserves a spot right next to your nightstand.