*** 3 stars
Such an odd book. An easy read for sure and even with it being a pretty slim book, it felt a bit like the material needed to be padded. I liked the structure with each woman having her own chapter. But some women's chapters were all about them, other women's chapters were more about the others, so clearly the author felt challenged to find something to say about some people.
I also liked the photo of each woman with the necklace (even though them calling it "Jewelia" made me want to throw up a little bit...ick!) I was genuinely touched by some of the stories and some of the "lessons" some women got along the way. But then I thought "It's a damn necklace, people...." So odd.
I did not appreciate the info about Jewelia's impact on sex lives. TMI! And the awkward, angry dynamics within the group made me uncomfortable, too. I feel like the author tried to put everything in the best light, but the strain showed. It might have been better to be upfront; some of these women were/are not very nice.
It was an okay read, I guess. Just all a little awkward and weird.
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