Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Friendship for Grown-Ups by Lisa Whelchel

It would be easy to imagine that someone like Lisa Whelchel, a child actor, had everything, including ideal relationships. After all, she came from a good family, worked for years with a group of talented actresses her age, and married young. In contrast to appearances, there was a gaping hole in her life: female friendships. From her description, she has only recently intentionally pursued friendship and has had to learn lessons many, but not all, learn in adolescence. Her book is aimed at those who have some of those same blank spots.

Mixed in with the lessons she’s learned are illustrations of the relational successes and failures the author experienced along the way. She is open and honest about her journey; her questions and struggles are ones most people know. Her thoughts are informative, encouraging, and challenging, and her anecdotes are ones most will understand.

Lisa Whelchel does a good job describing how to be and how to have a friend. Some of her most helpful thoughts are in the appendices, where the author gives practical steps and even questions to help foster friendships.

If friendship has been or is a struggle for you, this would be a helpful book.

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