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You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship
From the I owe you for that night at that dive bar on our road trip. I should not line dance under the influence, and I think we both know that now. I owe you for letting me borrow that really expensive evening clutch with the feathers. I had no idea puppies liked feathers . I owe you for that really poor financial advice I gave to you. It was loud on the subway, but I thought I heard that guy in the suit say, "Buy Enron." I owe you for Brad. Let's not talk about him ever again. You're smart. You're funny. You text just the right amount. You're the one person who tells my about the thing in my teeth without sounding just a little bit superior. You're the best. You're the Best is a thank-you note to female friends, the women we call when the best things in our lives happen—or the worst. Written by two generations of Satellite Sisters, this beautifully packaged hardcover book explores how we rely on our friends to get us up, get us going, get us through, and, most importantly, get us laughing. It makes a superb gift for friends, sisters, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters.
- GenresEssays
160 pages, Hardcover
First published September 7, 2015
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About the author
Lian Dolan
9 books865 followersLian Dolan is a podcaster, producer and writer. She is the creator, producer and host of Satellite Sisters, the award-winning podcast she created with her four real sisters. Satellite Sisters began life as a syndicated radio show in 2000 and has been a top-rated podcast since 2009. Satellite Sisters has won 13 Gracie Allen Awards for Excellence in Women’s Media and been featured on The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning and The Oprah Winfrey Show. In 2017, Lian was given the Podcast Pioneer Award by Women in Podcasting.
She is the author of four best-selling novels, The Sweeney Sisters, Helen of Pasadena and Elizabeth the First Wife. Her latest book, Lost and Found in Paris, is out now and is an LA Times Bestseller. She has written regular columns for Pasadena Magazine, O Magazine and Working Mother Magazine.
Lian graduated from Pomona College with a degree in Classics. She lives in Pasadena, California with her husband, Berick Treidler. She has two adult sons and a senior German shepherd.
She is the author of four best-selling novels, The Sweeney Sisters, Helen of Pasadena and Elizabeth the First Wife. Her latest book, Lost and Found in Paris, is out now and is an LA Times Bestseller. She has written regular columns for Pasadena Magazine, O Magazine and Working Mother Magazine.
Lian graduated from Pomona College with a degree in Classics. She lives in Pasadena, California with her husband, Berick Treidler. She has two adult sons and a senior German shepherd.
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November 5, 2015
You’re the Best is filled with short essays and shorter (mostly) humorous pieces about friendship that had me nodding in agreement or laughing that laugh that makes people ask “what are you reading?” I thought it a great idea to have the next generation of Satellite Sisters (Dolan nieces, daughters and daughters-in-law) add their two-cents. Themes include Life, Love, Family, Play, and Change.
I enjoyed You’re the Best and think it would make a great gift this holiday season for sisters who are more like friends and friends who are more like sisters. *I received a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
I enjoyed You’re the Best and think it would make a great gift this holiday season for sisters who are more like friends and friends who are more like sisters. *I received a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
October 15, 2015
I loved this book. It's cute and quick and witty. It made me sad that I didn't grow up with sisters, but made me happy that I have so many amazing " Satellite Sisters" (aka: girlfriends.) It's the perfect holiday present for those special women in your life. I'm buying a bunch!!
January 30, 2019
You’re the Best: A Celebration of Friendship
This book is a celebration of female friendship. The sisters and their group of next generation satellite sisters is made up of talented women who share their friendship stories. If you want an uplifting book, try reading this one.
This book is a celebration of female friendship. The sisters and their group of next generation satellite sisters is made up of talented women who share their friendship stories. If you want an uplifting book, try reading this one.
April 3, 2020
Witty and truthful at the same time
Spending time with these fun and smart women is inspiring . I can relate to their life stories completely . Enjoying Satellite Sisters makes me feel adopted by a great family .
Spending time with these fun and smart women is inspiring . I can relate to their life stories completely . Enjoying Satellite Sisters makes me feel adopted by a great family .
June 14, 2019
A perfect choice for gifts for ALL of the wonderful ladies that I am so fortunate to have in my life.
October 2, 2019
Great book of essays all about women and friends and sisters.
August 27, 2022
Written by my favorite podcast people. Love their insight.
May 19, 2025
comedic, warm, makes you want to call a friend
November 4, 2015
Thank You to Prospect Park Books for providing me with an advanced copy of The Satellite Sisters' You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship, in exchange for an honest review.
PLOT - The Dolan sisters (Lian, Liz, Julie, Monica and Sheila) have made a name for themselves via their highly successful blog, podcast and column for O Magazine, under the moniker: The Satellite Sisters. In their latest book, You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship, the sisters dispense wisdom and tell stories involving a variety of topics, including friendship, relationships, and living to the fullest at every stage in life.
LIKE - You're the Best is short and sweet. I devoured it in a single sitting. I read a digital copy, but I envision this being the type of book that would be more of a hardcopy purchase to give as a gift.
Although a majority of You're the Best is written by the Satellite Sisters, they have also included chapters by their "Second Generation Satellite Sisters", which include their children and daughter-in-laws. This provided a greater range of ages and perspectives, a welcome addition to the book.
My familiarity with the Satellite Sisters is through their O Magazine column. What they do in both the column and in You're the Best, is they create a warmth. As a reader, I feel like another friend, having coffee and discussing life. I think this ability to make the reader feel included, is a huge part of their success.
DISLIKE- Several parts of the book included lists. One example, is the Satellite Sisters wrote a list of people that they would like to have as a "Fictional Friend"'; which included famous people (living and dead) and fictional characters. Although the lists were fun, they also seemed like filler to pad out the book.
RECOMMEND- Yes. The holidays are coming and you can save a lot of time shopping, if you buy this book for all of your female friends! You're the Best is a heart-warming and uplifting book, that many women will treasure.
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PLOT - The Dolan sisters (Lian, Liz, Julie, Monica and Sheila) have made a name for themselves via their highly successful blog, podcast and column for O Magazine, under the moniker: The Satellite Sisters. In their latest book, You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship, the sisters dispense wisdom and tell stories involving a variety of topics, including friendship, relationships, and living to the fullest at every stage in life.
LIKE - You're the Best is short and sweet. I devoured it in a single sitting. I read a digital copy, but I envision this being the type of book that would be more of a hardcopy purchase to give as a gift.
Although a majority of You're the Best is written by the Satellite Sisters, they have also included chapters by their "Second Generation Satellite Sisters", which include their children and daughter-in-laws. This provided a greater range of ages and perspectives, a welcome addition to the book.
My familiarity with the Satellite Sisters is through their O Magazine column. What they do in both the column and in You're the Best, is they create a warmth. As a reader, I feel like another friend, having coffee and discussing life. I think this ability to make the reader feel included, is a huge part of their success.
DISLIKE- Several parts of the book included lists. One example, is the Satellite Sisters wrote a list of people that they would like to have as a "Fictional Friend"'; which included famous people (living and dead) and fictional characters. Although the lists were fun, they also seemed like filler to pad out the book.
RECOMMEND- Yes. The holidays are coming and you can save a lot of time shopping, if you buy this book for all of your female friends! You're the Best is a heart-warming and uplifting book, that many women will treasure.
Like my review? Check out my blog!
December 1, 2015
A sister doesn’t necessarily have to be a blood relative to be an extra special person in your life.
YOU’RE THE BEST: A Celebration of Friendship by the Satellite Sisters explains this concept in such amazing ways. This is a wonderful book to share with those ‘sisters’ who touch your life and make it so much richer for just being in it.
In this heartwarming book, the Satellite Sisters (five real sisters) discuss the importance of our sisters and friends (women and men) who are there for us. These are those friends that are there during the good times, but especially touch our lives when we’re down and need them the most.
This collection of essays touches on the various ‘sisters’ we have in our lives. These are people we have known forever and those we’ve become close at various times in our lives, as well as those we’ve bonded with across the miles without ever having actually met.
This delightful book will have you laughing out loud as you compare the stories to your own experiences. It will tug on your heartstrings as you fondly remember those sisters you’ve lost touch with over the years, as well as those who are no longer with us.
YOU’RE THE BEST is a charming book that can be enjoyed by all ages. It touches on bad advice from good friends and funseekers vs funsuckers among so much more. It’s a humorous and entertaining look at love, life, family, play and change.
Don’t be surprised if half way through the book (or sooner) you’re reaching for the phone to connect with your Satellite Sister(s). This is a superb way to celebrate those special people in our lives that help us in so many ways even when they don’t realize they are.
FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
YOU’RE THE BEST: A Celebration of Friendship by the Satellite Sisters explains this concept in such amazing ways. This is a wonderful book to share with those ‘sisters’ who touch your life and make it so much richer for just being in it.
In this heartwarming book, the Satellite Sisters (five real sisters) discuss the importance of our sisters and friends (women and men) who are there for us. These are those friends that are there during the good times, but especially touch our lives when we’re down and need them the most.
This collection of essays touches on the various ‘sisters’ we have in our lives. These are people we have known forever and those we’ve become close at various times in our lives, as well as those we’ve bonded with across the miles without ever having actually met.
This delightful book will have you laughing out loud as you compare the stories to your own experiences. It will tug on your heartstrings as you fondly remember those sisters you’ve lost touch with over the years, as well as those who are no longer with us.
YOU’RE THE BEST is a charming book that can be enjoyed by all ages. It touches on bad advice from good friends and funseekers vs funsuckers among so much more. It’s a humorous and entertaining look at love, life, family, play and change.
Don’t be surprised if half way through the book (or sooner) you’re reaching for the phone to connect with your Satellite Sister(s). This is a superb way to celebrate those special people in our lives that help us in so many ways even when they don’t realize they are.
FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
October 29, 2015
“You’re smart. You’re funny. You text just the right amount. You’re the person that tells me about the thing in my teeth without sounding just a little bit superior.” ⎯The Satellite Sisters
There are certain books that come across my desk and I just have a feeling that they are something special. Whether it is the description or the concept, I know that it should be shared. You’re the Best is one of those books.
Filled with essays and writings on all the things we as women share with our friends, this book is the ultimate celebration of friendship. The Satellite Sisters embark on the task to help all of us remember why friendships and honest relationships are so important in our day to day lives. On top of that, they do this with charm, wit, and sincerity.
You’re the Best is the perfect collection to share with all your girlfriends, family, and any of the women in your life that you would share the best and worst moments of your life with. So…don’t you think it is time to celebrate friendship?
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December 18, 2015
You're the Best is a collection of short essays. Some are funny (ok, most are funny - it's the Satellite Sisters!), some are poignant, but ALL of them are important, relateable, and a joyful read. The book covers friendships (of course), but also family, careers, relationships, birthdays, and more. We excerpted a chapter - Packing List for a Girls Weekend - read it and you'll see why I love the Satellite Sisters, and why I think this book is an important read - for yourself, and for the women in your life.
Perhaps my favorite part was the paragraph on finding a friend in the lap lane. But you will dig into this book and have a different favorite part. Maybe it is the funny dialogue chats at the end of most chapters, or the Birthday Parties (which cracked me up). Never fear - you'll all find something to love and share in this book. It's important. Highly recommended.
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Perhaps my favorite part was the paragraph on finding a friend in the lap lane. But you will dig into this book and have a different favorite part. Maybe it is the funny dialogue chats at the end of most chapters, or the Birthday Parties (which cracked me up). Never fear - you'll all find something to love and share in this book. It's important. Highly recommended.
Read our author interview here: https://www.wanderingeducators.com/be...
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October 14, 2016Yay Satellite Sisters
They say it before, just as & after you think it. I've long been a fan from their first radio days.
Our "sisters" group, all Oregon university's educators around the state, gathered first thru professional association mtgs, then as retirements & life changes happened, less frequently but more in our homes or at the coast. We called ourselves The Golden Girls, with apologies to Bea Arthur, Betty White & Rue McClanahan.
The Dolans allowed us to be. And I just love the next generation's contributions. I have a list of "could be" & actual sisters, including my wonderful daughter in law/friend, I want to share your book with. Thank you for writing it, Sisters & younger generation contributors.
They say it before, just as & after you think it. I've long been a fan from their first radio days.
Our "sisters" group, all Oregon university's educators around the state, gathered first thru professional association mtgs, then as retirements & life changes happened, less frequently but more in our homes or at the coast. We called ourselves The Golden Girls, with apologies to Bea Arthur, Betty White & Rue McClanahan.
The Dolans allowed us to be. And I just love the next generation's contributions. I have a list of "could be" & actual sisters, including my wonderful daughter in law/friend, I want to share your book with. Thank you for writing it, Sisters & younger generation contributors.
October 12, 2015
Satellite Sister Sheila said it best. "We have actual best friends and we have virtual best friends. They both provide laughs, support, and inspiration we need to carry on for another day. I'm grateful that the confident, ambitious, and encouraging Madonna has given me decades of inspiration." For me, if you substitute 'Madonna' out of Sheila's quote with 'Satellite Sisters' and 'decades' with 'years' (since I more recently found the treasure that is the Satellite Sisters podcasts, Facebook pages, and now this book), you'll have a good idea of what I found in these pages.
October 17, 2015
Amazing celebration of women and friendship!
Buy this book, buy many copies of this book and send one to all of your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, and daughters-in-law! What a lovely and well written salute to women and their lives and the joy of enduring alliances forged through our many and varied life experiences. Thanks for this sweet, supportive, funny book! Sisters, you're the best!
Buy this book, buy many copies of this book and send one to all of your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, and daughters-in-law! What a lovely and well written salute to women and their lives and the joy of enduring alliances forged through our many and varied life experiences. Thanks for this sweet, supportive, funny book! Sisters, you're the best!
October 29, 2015
This is a delightful collection of essays written by female family (and extended family) members of the Dolan clan. Each essay brings humor and insight to the phenomenon of women's friendships. I will enjoy giving this book as a gift to my friends because even though each woman is a very different and unique person, we are bound together by the rules, benefits, adventures (and mis-), and love that makes a friendship a treasure for a lifetime.
November 9, 2015
The perfect girlfriend/sister book. A collection of essays from 2 generations of sisters/girlfriends/nieces/aunts all about the value of friendship/sisterhood. It's a quick read, long on memories. I enjoyed it on a brisk treadmill walk over two mornings, a lovely way to start my day. It's always good to be reminded of the value of your sisters or girlfriends. Don't hesitate to make this purchase, get a second or third copy for your buddies, you and they, will be glad you did.
September 17, 2015
Warm, wise, and very witty, this is a great gift book for friends, moms, daughters, and actual sisters. The collection of short pieces-- essays, lists, charts, a Mad Lib-- are full of the Satellite Sisters' sense of humor. I loved the contributions from the next-generation of nieces, a daughter, and a couple of daughters-in-law. Don't miss my favorite piece, Bad Advice from Good Friends.
October 25, 2015
A sweet celebration of friendship and sisterhood in an attractive, easy-to-read book. I read it in two-seatings and wished it was even longer. I love their voices and think even those who haven't been following along for the past 15 years can appreciate what they have to say about friendships. Can't wait to share it with my great friends! (Merry Christmas, friends!)
December 18, 2015
A wonderful modern book about the meaning of friendship . I have followed the Satellite Sisters for years and this book embraces how friendships evolve over a lifetime. A must read and a wonderful gift for the special friends in your life !
February 20, 2016
I read this book one "chapter" at a time with my best friend. We live on different continents, but we are definitely Satellite Sisters... This book is just wonderful! I've listened to their podcasts for years and I laugh out loud nearly ever time I listen... They really are The Best!!!
November 10, 2015
This is a wonderful collection of beautifully written essays about friendship. I recommend this to every woman and every woman should buy one for a friend.
October 23, 2015
I am a long time Satellite Sisters fan, and it is do great to read their latest book. The book is full of humor, and reminded how important friendships are.
January 2, 2016
Very uplifting and fun to read and give as a gift.
December 20, 2015
Like spending time with good friends!
January 9, 2016
A great gift book.
May 17, 2016
Go Girlfriends!!! Touching, funny voyage through the glue in many of our lives. It's been my go-to gift for all of my dear friends. A love letter to women's friendships.
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