Oh to have a friendship and love story like Dolly and Farley do...

I picked this as my first read of 2024 on a total whim - but I don't regret finally having read it! I loved the witty writing style, and I really enjoyed the overall message, which is that you don't need a romantic relationship in order to feel fulfilled as a person, and that your friends can provide just as much love in your life as a partner, if not more. I also enjoyed the focus on learning how to accept love and how to be okay with yourself as a person, which is something that really hit home for me!

Most of all, it left me yearning for the kind of love that Dolly describes in her memoir. That security and constancy is something that I've never experienced, but I really hope I do someday.