Friendship is one of my favorite topics. I’ve discussed moving to Minneapolis and how hard it was to make new friends as an adult. I’ve written about the role of couple friends in a marriage, the power of giving friends the benefit of the doubt, the five factors of friendship chemistry, and the rarity of a friend who, instead of always agreeing with you, can tell you when you’re making the wrong call. I’ve even dedicated an entire post just to proclaiming my belief that Oprah and Gayle are really just friends.
The EXCITING news I have to share today is that one of the friendship essays I’m most proud of, “The Case For a Friendship Break,” about how one of my very best friends from college and I overcame a two year pause in our friendship, was chosen for a book of essays on friendship called The HerStories Project: Women Explore the Joy, Pain, and Power of Female Friendship. And the book’s big launch day is TODAY.
I’ve read the other 49 essays in this book, and if you also like all aspects of friendship (the good and the bad), then you will absolutely love this anthology. I’m honored to have my work alongside these other writers, including my friend and New York Times Bestselling author, Jill Smokler, who wrote the foreword.
Here’s a bit more about The Herstories Project, from the editors Jessica Smock and Stephanie Sprenger:
“In this book, 50 women writers paint real pictures of friendship; in addition to paying homage to the beauty and power of their relationships, they share the gritty details of bitter friendship breakups and uncomfortable life transitions. This anthology will enable readers to find their own stories in the words of others, cause them to reflect on their own unique friendship history, and perhaps even inspire them to rekindle connections with women who have shaped them. The authors of this book share their stories of friendship loss, enduring bonds from childhood, navigating the transition to motherhood, and renegotiating the role of friendship in their adult lives. The diverse essays in this collection will evoke tears, laughter, and a deep recognition and appreciation for the friends with whom women everywhere share their lives.”
You can learn more about the book and the fantastic contributors (can I call myself “fantastic?”) at The HerStories Project website. The book is now available on Amazon as a paperback copy or an ebook. Wouldn’t this make the perfect gift for a friend, mom, aunt, grandmother, or ANYONE who loves the topic of friendship? I think so!
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Congratulations on the book!
Alison recently posted..That Time I Got A Good Idea
Congrats, Nina! I love the subject of of friendship, too.
molly @ wrapped up in books recently posted..November Rewind
So exciting, congratulations!
That was a great Masterpiece Theater picture. I didn’t know you made a long distance move. I’m still in the process of adjusting from our move this summer. I’m going to click on that story now.
Jean recently posted..The HerStories Project: Women Explore the Joy, Pain, and Power of Female Friendship
So happy for you and cannot wait to read it. I ordered three copies this morning!
Allie recently posted..It’s Official, I’m the mother of TEENAGERS!
WOW! Thanks so much, Allie!
Big congratulations!! I have a few other favorite bloggers in this book and I really can’t wait to get my own copy.
I’m fascinated by friendship. I feel like I have spent so much time studying love for boyfriends/husbands, children, parents, etc. that one day I realized that you fall in love with friends. It’s platonic but it happens. One day you realize you care very deeply about them and you miss them when they’re not around.
Tamara recently posted..That Time I’m Certain My Life Was In Danger..
Tamara, I know you’re a fellow type to analyze many aspects of relationships. This book is so for you. Thanks for your enthusiasm about the book!
Nina, you are the BEST Masterpiece theater hostess imaginable. Love that picture. Congratulations on the book!
Marialena recently posted..Wordless weekend: Passing through
Ha! And thank you!
I see a few familiar faces on the list, but many are new to me. I can’t wait to read this. The subject of friendship is near and dear to me, too.
Shana Norris recently posted..10 Weekly Goals
Proud to see my name alongside yours xoxo
Congratulations, Nina!
(And you are much prettier than Alistair Cooke.)
XO
Ha! Thanks Julie!
We are so thrilled that you are part of this project! In addition to sharing your essay, we are so grateful for the support and encouragement you have given us in the past few months. I just read Julie’s post, in which she referred to you as a mentor, and I have to say- you make a great one. Thank you for the many roles you’ve played (in addition to the Masterpiece Theatre one…) in helping this book become a reality!
Stephanie @ The HerStories Project recently posted..Launch Day Is Here!
Thanks so much for EVERYTHING Stephanie!
Congrats! It sounds like an awesome book.
Oh, Nina… This is such great news! You must be so excited and proud.
Wonderful– congratulations! (And the photo is very nice– and just a hint of PBSness.) 😉
Nina,
Congratulations! I love reading about friendship. Sometimes the terrain in friendship is unchartered and other times it feels like coming home. All aspects of this subject fascinate me.
I cannot wait to read the essays in this book.
Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri recently posted..Thanksgiving 2013
Thanks Rudri! I truly love all aspects too. This book for sure covers it all.
That’s so exciting! Congratulations! I can’t wait to read the book.
And I’ve always liked your obsession with friendship. It’s how I found you.
j recently posted..The Creativity Interviews: Makeup Artist & Body Painter, Ren Allen
I didn’t remember that!
Happy pub day to all the lovely ladies of HerStories. My copy awaits me in my mailbox when I return from vacation and I can’t wait.
Love the picture! So excited to be in the book with you ~ happy launch day! 🙂
Sarah {LeftBrainBuddha} recently posted..The Best Things in Life…
Happy pub day, sister!
(And love the pic — and the caption — so very much!)
Galit Breen recently posted..The HerStories PROJECT
Nah – you are way too hip looking for Masterpiece Theater! Launch Day has been exhausting but fun!
Dana recently posted..I never imagined
Thanks Dana! And it was exhausting for sure. (In a good way.)
Wow! Congratulations – that is sure to be a great read! So did someone take the pic or did you set it up on a tripod? I tried to do head-shots by myself with the tripod. It was hilarious.
Kristen Mae at Abandoning Pretense recently posted..The Journey to Getting High (The Improbable Tale of How I Became a Runner)
My husband took it. He’s an infamously bad photographer.
Woooot! I’m so proud of you, Nina! Can’t wait to read this one. I love the subject of female friendships…it’s such a loaded topic.
And LOL @ Masterpiece Theater.
Yeah you can totally call yourself fantastic:) I can’t wait to read your essay! I am waiting for my hard copy of the book and a big cup of coffee…
Pam recently posted..Announcing The HerStories Project: Available Today
I love the way you think and I’m going to have to read all of your other friendship essays because, yes, to benefit of doubt in friendship and just in general and hell YES to friends who tell you when you are wrong, only true friends will do that. I’m in complete agreement with you on what makes a friendship a friendship. Congratulations to you, my friend, and so happy to be a part of this!
Katia recently posted..Life in the Atypical Zone
I like the way you think too!
Love being a part of this amazing project with you! Am so grateful for our friendship and for all that you have taught me about this crazy, fantastic, inspiring, complicated (well, to me, not to you 🙂 ) world of blogging. I love your essay in this book about knowing when it is time to take a friendship break, but also being open to and encouraging of second chances.
Julie Burton recently posted..Today is Launch Day for The HerStories Project!
So excited to check out this book. Congratulations to you!!
Jessica recently posted..On Being the Mother I Am
I’ve already read half the book, though I didn’t read it in order. I started with the last section about friendships that have ended. I was drawn to it, I think, because subconsciously I’m still reeling from a few myself. It awakened some feelings (and a few tears) that have long been dormant. Your essay was particularly enlightening because I never had considered a post-breakup reconciliation before. You left me with something for me to ponder. Congratulations to you and the other authors (many of whom I follow on blogs already) on putting together this wonderful collection. Advice on best site to post a book review about it?
Kristen recently posted..What I’ve Learned From a Year of My Little Pony
Something to ponder is my ultimate goal. Really! As for a review, we’d love reviews on Amazon and Goodreads and of course on your own blog if you want!
And thank you, of course!
I love the topic of friendship too, and since I, like you, have seen it from all sides, from the sublime to the very, very ugly, your essay is one of my favorites in the book. So honored to have my name in a book with yours. Happy (day after) launch day!
Samantha Brinn Merel recently posted..The HerStories Project: Launch Day
Thank you for saying that, Samantha. Wow!
Congrats on the launch of this anthology. A wonderful topic and great title too! I look forward to reading all the essays, and especially yours, because I feel as if I know you somewhat! As you must know, I’ve admired your writing. In fact, I referred to a previous post of yours in my blog yesterday and linked back to it.
Once again, enjoy the launch experience and Kol Hakavod for your participation in the book!
Miriam recently posted..The Middle Holiday Syndrome
I loved that post, Miriam! And thank you also for this incredibly kind comment. What a great thing to get to read. Thank you!
Awesome much? Geez. Make sure you remember this friendship when you make it big, okay? 😉 So happy you were part of this and can’t wait to read it! xo to infinity
Hallie Sawyer (@Hallie_Sawyer) recently posted..Book Recommendation: The Girl You Left Behind by JoJo Moyes
What’s your name again?
Woohoo! That is very exciting! And yes, you can absolutely call yourself fantastic. 🙂 Looking forward to reading it.
Rivki Silver recently posted..Dealing with Disappointment
Thanks Rivki! And have seen how Miriam and I have totally clicked. 🙂 You’re a connector.
Good for you, Nina! Friendship is one of those things talked about way too little – I love that you tackle these topics 🙂
Alarna Rose Gray recently posted..Zero Gravity
I loved the essay you have included in the book – it was one of my favorites. Cograts, you deserve great things!
Congratulations! That’s a great topic for a book, especially because there can be so many different kinds of friendships or ways of looking at them while they change and grow through the years. The more I think about it, the more fascinating it sounds. I’ll have to get my copy now!
Congratulations! I’m so excited to be a part of this fabulous book. Also? I adore your boots in your photo!!
SUPER congrats on the book! That is amazing. I’m also obsessed with the topic of friendship so I’m going to need to look into this book 🙂
Marta recently posted..On the Sixth Day of December.
Wonderful! Congratulations, Nina!
Annie Neugebauer recently posted..Does Art Stand Apart from the Artist?
I’ve always liked Masterpiece Theatre. Buying this for Christmas gifts.