I love books written differently -- one reason I liked the Guernsey book so much. It was in the form of letters between various characters. This one is letters, diary entries, excerpts from newspapers, notes passed in class, etc. and I really like something different in the light books I read.

This was one of the best books I've read in a long time. Usually, as I read a book, the closer to the end I am, the faster I read. Not this one. I didn't want it to end.

The story to two girls/women and their friendship which begins in childhood and continues into their retirement. The author includes so many of the significant things from history in the story. I highly recommend the book.