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stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
3.0
This is a great beach read, and should be a follow-up to The Girls from Ames. Engaging, though predictable, story about 3 friends left behind after a friend's sudden death - and the letters left by the deceased friend with "missions" for them to accomplish. A bit disturbing how I resonated with the mom of 3 that, overwhelmed with her life, bails and goes to India for 2 weeks. LOL! (though I'd pick somewhere else).
sueleigh's review against another edition
4.0
A good, easy read that was not only fun but also made me think about my own life. What might Rachel have written to me? Where can I improve? Most of all, a great reminder of to value close friends.
j_elphaba's review against another edition
4.0
As Cores da Amizade fala-nos de três mulheres e de uma amiga. Fala-nos de três vidas díspares e de uma vida já perdida. Fala-nos de três formas diferentes de amar e de uma amizade incondicional que perdura muito para além da morte.
Sarah, Kate e Jo superam juntas, lentamente, a morte súbita daquela que lhes provou o verdadeiro significado do que é estar vivo e será com força de um afecto comum que ultrapassarão o último desejo da sua amada Rachel.
Sarah é uma flor exótica por descobrir que se perde em países de terceiro mundo dando, de com agrado, a sua vida e alma por todos aqueles que nunca tiveram nada. Ela salva vidas, falta salvar-se a si própria enterrando um passado que há muito deveria estar cicatrizado.
Kate é uma mulher com todos os seus apêndices, ou seja, marido, filhos, um lar quase perfeito e uma rotina onde apenas ela e as suas emoções ficam esquecidas. Ela terá de se libertar, para se reencontrar e voltar a ser feliz.
E Jo, bem Jo tem tudo! É rica, bonita, bem-sucedida e um exemplo de força, determinação e independência, mas o tempo passa e quis uma alma recordar-lhe que a assustadora palavra amor exige partilha. Ela terá nas suas mãos a oferta daquilo que mais terno guardava o coração da sua melhor amiga.
Amizade, amor e felicidade são três conceitos preciosos que preencherão as vidas Delas, as mais importantes, as que nunca poderão ficar esquecidas e as que terão de ficar unidas, sempre, independentemente do caminho ou do destino que Rachel lhes reservou.
Sumariamente, em palavras simples, esta é uma belíssima história sobre a coragem de recomeçar, servindo de exemplo para todos aqueles que se acomodam às fragilidades da vida.
Abordando temáticas muito diferentes, extremamente actuais, esta narrativa permite ao leitor explorar diferentes perspectivas de encarar a morte, de analisar o presente e de recordar o passado, tocando nas feridas mais profundas, para alcançar a libertação num futuro.
Da miséria ao luxo, atravessando relacionamentos conturbados, passando pelas dificuldades de carreira, muitos são os temas perscrutados envolvidos em emoções extremas que chegarão com facilidade a um leque alargado de leitores que, através de uma ou outra acção, acabará por se sentir próximo dos intervenientes em algum momento da história.
Opinião completa: http://historiasdeelphaba.blogspot.pt/2012/06/as-cores-da-amizade-lisa-verge-higgins_26.html
imworthyandenough's review against another edition
4.0
Oh how I loved this book! Just the summer read I needed!
wisbeth's review against another edition
5.0
Looking at the cover of this book I was expecting a light chick lit type of book but there was much more to this book. Before Rachel dies, she leaves each one of her friends a letter asking them to do a special task. Each one is different and each one takes the recipient out of her comfort zone and will really test each woman in ways even I didn't see coming. Rachel wanted to help each woman grow and help them even if she could no longer be there. The characters are well developed and the story flowed wonderfully. I was worried it might be choppy and jump around a bit being about three women going in different directions but it was written very beautifully. I loved how Rachel was very much a part of the story even though she wasn't really there. I loved the book. If you like to read books about friendships than I think you will enjoy this book.There is a reading group guide included. It would be a great book for a book club. These women are so different and there would be much to discuss.
nicki_j's review against another edition
3.0
A lot was left unsaid in this book - I just kept thinking, where is this coming from? The beginning and ending felt forced but I liked the middle.
shelleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
The Proper Care & Maintenance of Friendship is a heartwarming story of self discovery and second chances. After Rachel's death from cancer, long time friends Jo, Sarah and Kate, each receive a posthumous letter with a last request. Honouring Rachel's dying wishes proves to be a challenge for the women who are forced to confront uncomfortable truths and learn valuable life lessons. Kate is asked to parachute from an airplane and rediscovers her lost zest for life and adventure, Sarah is encouraged to open herself to love, and career driven Jo is given the care of Rachel's greatest treasure, her daughter, Grace.
With warmth and humor, Higgins invites us on a journey with these women as they step out side their comfort zone and find courage they never imagined they possessed. The four women, Rachel, Jo, Kate and Sarah are reflections of women we may know, or in fact may be, and as such easy to relate to. Their tasks are not easy for any of them but their doubts and missteps endear you to the characters as much as their triumphs. The friendship which has endured despite their differences, is enviable and Higgins captures the bond wonderfully.
The story is emotive, heartbreaking and heartwarming in turn but ultimately is a light, easy read. The plot is fairly predictable for the genre but in a way that is comforting.
This is a great choice of book for when you need a little reassurance you are not alone. A celebration of life and love, The Proper Care & Maintenance of Friendship is an enjoyable read and a reminder to live every day as if it is your last.