tapestry of fortunes by Elizabeth Berg FIC Ber

I love Berg's books.  I can always relate in someway to her characters and themes.  Cecilia Ross was happy with her life.  She was a writer and a motivational speaker.  When she wasn't working crazy hours she spent her time with her best friend, Penny, who lived next door with her husband.  One day as they were spending time together Penny accused Cece of being a hypocrite because she told others what to do but didn't follow her own advice.  After a brief argument Cece accuses Penny of not being herself lately.  A few days later Penny was diagnosed with a terminal illness and it didn't take long for the end to come.  Everything has changed for Cece and she knows it is time for a drastic change.  She decides to sell her house and downsize.  Her mother sets her up for an 'interview' to become a roommate in a house with other women.  No way is Cece going down that path but she has to go to appease her mother.  Of course she decides to move in.  All of the women have their own burdens from their pasts and they set out on a road trip to deal with the past.  It was a bit short but I still enjoyed it.