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B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found by Christie Tate

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3.0

I feel like I enjoyed this one less than Group but it was still an interesting journey. Maybe it came across a little too white privileged at times (strong middle class America vibes) but I could relate to her struggles and be compassionate. Losing a friend to cancer is so tough — we can all relate to that.
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ARC Review || B.F.F. A Memoir of Friendship Lost & Found

“It’s okay as long as you keep writing. Always write about the mess.”

While this book wasn’t what I thought, to be honest I’m not 100% sure what I was expecting. It turned out to be kind of sad, though. I really commend Christie for her honesty and self awareness. She worked hard to build and repair relationships with the women around her, starting with herself. I think that takes a special part of you to address inner issues that impede your relationships, and I was definitely rooting for her. 

I could relate to finding true lasting friendships and community in adulthood and the positive impact they have on your life.

This was a pretty slow read, and wasn’t as much of a page turner as group. But I don’t like to rate memoirs as this is someone else’s lived reality.  
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