Very well written, but if you've ever lost a loved one to cancer, it may be a difficult read. First published in 1994, the battle against breast cancer has a come a long way, and we ALSO have Death with Dignity in many states. So it's no longer the case where, if you are terminally ill with cancer, you have no choice but to go to the bitter end.

Ruth was a charming character - I'd like to think I'd mostly go out with a bang, as she did. Ann is torn between her family, and her best friend. L.D. and Sarah are memorable secondary characters - I cannot for the life of me remember anything memorable about Helen. I did like it, but it hit me deeply in the feels.