On a rare gloriously sunny day in Seattle, six women gather
to celebrate their friend Kate’s recovery from cancer.
Wineglass in hand, Kate strikes a bargain with them: to
celebrate her new lease on life, she’ll do the one thing
that’s always terrified her—white-water rafting. But if she
goes, each of them will also do the one thing they always
swore they’d never do—and Kate is going to choose their
adventure, from getting a tattoo to learning to bake bread
to reconciling with a former friend.
Shimmering with warmth, wit, and insight, Joy for
Beginners is a celebration of life; unexpected, lyrical,
and deeply satisfying.
There's nothing like the close ties of true friendship and in this novel, author Erica Bauermeister captures the essence and the joy that can come from these relationships. This is a powerful and inspiring story that will stay on the reader's heart and mind for a long while after reading. (Sharon Galligar Chance 5:29pm December 1, 2011)