Connecting: The Enduring Power of Female Friendship
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (944 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0380974304 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Insightful and entertaining, I recommend it Reading this book gave me a whole new perspective and insight into my friendships. The author uses more than just entertaining anecdotal stories from women, though she includes plenty of those. She also references research perfomed by others in defining different types of female friendships and how they help fulfill our needs. This was one of the few non-fiction books that I couldn't wait to read each night. Not only was it uplifting and entertaining but I gained some valuable insight as well.. Richard B. Shaw said Four Stars. good book. "A Book For Those Who Value Their Friendships" according to Nancy M. McCoy. This is Sandy Sheehy's Opus, written after 5 years of research, with girls and women of all ages about the nature and scope of their friendships. Without a doubt, it constitutes a fascinating study. In addition, however, the inevitable result is a validation of the intrinsic value of these relationships as well as a collage of insights into how they benefit those interviewed in all other aspects of their lives. For example, female friendship was not generally seen to detract from the relationships of the women with the men in their lives. Rath
"Female friendship is indeed a primary bond," she writes. . For women who came of age in the 1950s or earlier, she finds, the relationship with a man always takes precedence over friendships; they also don't discuss personal problems. (Aug.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. However, her description of "the ten forms of female friendship" (e.g., soulmates, companions in crisis) sometimes seems didactic and restricting, leaving little room for individual variation or quirks. Describing the friendships of girls and women of all ages, she also examines the divergent views women from different generations may have about their girlfriends. From Publishers
Sheehy then examines the six seasons of friendships, from girlhood to old age, devoting a separated chapter to the special characteristics and rewards friendship offers each age group. After years of taking a backseat to other relationships, women's friendships are finally being celebrated as never before. Just as important, she tackles the thorny issues, delving into the challenges that can strain and even shatter friendships, and offers sound strategies for handling difficult situations. Their intriguing, often surprising, findings are brought home with real-life stories and keen insights taken from more than two hundred interviews the author personally conducted with girls and women of all ages, races, and walks of life.The author provides a fascinating