Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Got so much out of this book. Recommending to all my friends in their 20s and beyond.
Some memorable passages, but overall this book did not strike a chord with me. It could have something to do with the fact that I’ve never listened to their podcast or heard of them before!
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This book made me reflect on my own friendships -- why certain ones have faded away, abruptly ended, changed with time, or how others have remained steadfast. I most enjoyed the parts where Aminatou & Ann use their own friendship as an example for other researchers' work on the friendship relationship. I particularly liked the chapter on interracial friendship, as well as the final two chapters of the book. The only thing I found myself wishing for was even more sociological "data" about friendship, but that was not the point of this book! 10 chapters, 200 pages, easy read. Gonna go looking for more friendship books now... (and call my friends!)
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Big Friendship is a bond of great strength, force, and significance that transcends life phases, geography, and emotional shifts. It is large in dimension, affecting most aspects of each person's life. It is full of meaning and resonance. A Big Friendship is reciprocal, with both parties feeling worthy of each other and willing to give of themselves in generous ways. A Big Friendship is active. Hearty. And almost always, a Big Friendship is mature. Its advanced age commands respect and predicts its ability to last far into the future.
I liked reading this book, though like others I was expecting more focus on friendships as a whole. Also, I did get a little weary of hearing about the authors' Big Friendship and its origin at times, which may be more of a result of it being told in third-person than the content. Still, they make important points about friendship highs and lows, as well as the importance of actively practicing the Shine Theory they define in the book. I especially appreciated the section focused on interracial friendships since it's one of the first times I've heard the experience captured in a rich way. I also found myself taking stock of how my expectations within these relationships have evolved as I've gotten older. In all, this book made me reflect on the fortune I've had to have some FANTASTIC friends and the range of feelings that come up with friendships end and/or never really progress past the surface. I recommend it to others looking for a memoir-like take on friendship.
I liked reading this book, though like others I was expecting more focus on friendships as a whole. Also, I did get a little weary of hearing about the authors' Big Friendship and its origin at times, which may be more of a result of it being told in third-person than the content. Still, they make important points about friendship highs and lows, as well as the importance of actively practicing the Shine Theory they define in the book. I especially appreciated the section focused on interracial friendships since it's one of the first times I've heard the experience captured in a rich way. I also found myself taking stock of how my expectations within these relationships have evolved as I've gotten older. In all, this book made me reflect on the fortune I've had to have some FANTASTIC friends and the range of feelings that come up with friendships end and/or never really progress past the surface. I recommend it to others looking for a memoir-like take on friendship.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced