Girl Talk

As part of a nationwide, 7th grade English project, four girls become pen pals. They have little in common but become lifelong friends who rely on one another for information, insight, guidance and help coping with the challenges created in their lives while growing from girls to women. Unfortunately, some have added obstacles and difficulties--some of their own making, some thrust upon them. All of them, struggle to find their way, and to make a way where it seems none exists.

Through their letters, we share their lives--their hopes and dreams, triumphs and defeats, joys and sorrows--and walk in their world. For all their differences, we discover that they are stronger and wiser for having had and by being friends.

Today, women have many choices that didn't exist then. Many options in their personal and professional lives. These are our roots; the mindsets and social mores of the time. 1960 doesn't seem that long ago, but for women, it was lightyears ago. Journey with these girls, see and appreciate just how far we've come...


Genre: Literary Fiction