This is not a guy book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is a fascinating story that will keep youj spellbound from the first page to the last page. A story that will tug at all your emotions and leave you wanting for more.

In the small town of Ames, Iowa, population of 53,000, half of which are Iowa State students, a friendship was formed by eleven young girls. This friendship spanned from the late 1950's to the present day. The friendship, for some, began in grade school, but the group really came together in high school.

The girls, and they still call themselves "girls", share with the reader their hopes, dreams, and mistakes that they made in their lives. The boyfriends, keg parties, summer jobs, jalousies, and heartbreaks of their formative years.

This strong bond was put to the test when they all separated for college. The real test of their friendship came when they graduated from college and found jobs outside Ames. Only one of the eleven remained in Ames the entire period.

Marriage and children also put a strain on their relationship. Although they stayed in touch during this period it was sporadic at best. The would communicate occasionally by letter or telephone. It was the advent of e-mail that really brought the group back together. Through this medium they were able to communicate with each other as a group.

The story takes on special significance when they tell of their marriages, children, divorces, and deaths that have occurred in their lives. The beauty of the story is in their ability to hold on to each other over the years and the support they gave to those who needed it. They meet every year an go over their past and present lives.