Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

I recently traveled to Kentucky to visit my best friend. Someone had loaned her this book but she hadn't had time to read it. So naturally I picked it up and started reading. If you liked the movie "Beaches" you will like this book - in fact you will be struck by the similarities between the two. But who cares? Two girls meet and become friends. They declare that they will be friends for ever and ever. They are separated physically but keep in touch through letters and phone calls. They grow up and eventually head down different paths - one with a huge career and one with a husband and kids. They have their ups and downs - and then a big down. It's a tear-jerker at the end. Another book about the power and bonds of girlfriends. I love that theme!!!!