Every time I read one of Tara's books I feel like I'm on the phone with an old friend. Not sure if it's because I'm an Ohio girl or the fact that all my friends cuss like sailors and are never low on laughter. Either way I will forever be a fan of the Chocolate Gang.

When I was 22 my best friend died of lymphoma cancer. I am ashamed to say that I refused to take the diagnoses seriously. I made excuses and focused on how difficult HER illness was for me. I was anger that I wasn't able to fix it and scared to say the wrong thing.

With that said I felt like Tara was writing my story. When Claire get's diagnosed with breast cancer Liz goes through a roller coaster of emotions. She is scared shitless and feels powerless. I've been there.

In this book she reminisces about their 20+ year friendship. Which fills in a lot of gaps from the other stories and had me laughing until I cried.

Although I believe anyone could pick this book up and read it and be touched by the power of friendship. I highly suggest that you start the series from book one.