Ruth is vibrant, adventuresome, artistic, attractive, and some would describe as larger-than-life itself. At age 43 she is also dying of cancer.

Although she has many friends, Ann is her soulmate. Her loyalty is unshakable. She stands by her as she loses so much of her physical self to the disease. She even bears witness to her friend's affairs and her divorce from her husband Eric, a self-absorbed lawyer who goes on to marry another woman.

This novel probes the rewards and challenges of friendship in a death watch setting which is heightened by emotions and shifting moods.

Ruth's character has an appetite for life which under the circumstances makes one grateful to be alive in this moment.

Ann is a reflective and intense person who matches Ruth's energy.

It is wonderful to see a story about friendship that accentuates the love and intimacy that can exist between women caring and supporting one another through anything.

And yes, I was spoiled again...this was a donation to my Little Free Library Shed. Now it is a review for you.