Cecilia and Robin both grew up in foster care and had terrible upbringing. Robin was raised by her grandmother, Cecilia doesn't remember much except foster homes. They met when Cecilia was around fourteen and Robin around ten.

They both have, in a way, overcome being foster kids. Cecilia is now a singer with a great career, but still has secrets. Robin is married to Kris and they have two kids. Everything changed when Robin was involved in a terrible car accident where she almost lost her life, and one of her good friends was not so lucky.

Cecilia has one of the greatest things to happen in her life. A famous producer wants to do documentary on her life as a foster kid. Cecilia wants to do this, but only if Robin can do the photography on it. Robin has a long talk with her husband Kris and even though he doesn't want her to do this, Robin says she is going to.

Though this documentary, Cecilia and Robin have to face some of the worst times of their lives, they both know that they can only do this together. Many secrets are revealed. They now realize that it doesn't take blood to make someone your sister.

I loved this story by Emilie Richards. Two young girls having to go through such painful times in their lives but Richards shows how much love can bind two people. Richards also tells how both girls were jealous of each other's lives and how when one person feels you have the best marriage there are times when things just don't go the way you expected.

Ms. Richards also displays the up and down sides of marriage. When you feel that your marriage is not what is cracked up to be, a change is needed. She also shows how being a big star might not always be what you think or actually want. I have a friend that I have known forever, while at time, I might be jealous of her life, I can really sit back and know mine is not that bad. WHEN WE WERE SISTERS, makes me wish that my two sisters who have passed away was still here with me.