Comments for The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and Friendship | By Jeffrey Zaslow co-author of The Last Lecture

Comment on Sheila Walsh Scholarship by Donna Sanchez

Donna Sanchez — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:42:58 +0000

I was not a ‘Girl from Ames’ but I was an Iowa Girl (Fort Dodge) & just a year behind them. There were things mentioned in the book that I was like ‘I know that’ or ‘I did that’! I laughed and cried. I felt sorry for myself that here I am, in my 40′s & I don’t have friends like that (& wish that I did). Thank you for writing this book.

Comment on Girls from Ames ecard to send to your friends: by Claire Harrah

Claire Harrah — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:53:49 +0000

I am a member of a similar, but older group of women from Ada, Oklahoma. We meet every two years and are now all age 65 and I would love a copy of the questionaire game you all played when at Angela’s house.

The older I get, the more these meetings mean to me as these “sand pile friendships” have become the glue that has kept me together. Not a day goes by that I don’t stop and reflect on these friendships and gain comfort and strength from these memories.

Comment on Girls from Ames ecard to send to your friends: by Crystal Shaughnessy

Crystal Shaughnessy — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:32:04 +0000

It was an absolute honour and pleasure to be allowed into all of your lives and your thoughts,views,memories. I actually read the book in less than two days. I laughed and cried and now have nothing but the urge to get a bottle of wine, a cheesecake (any flavour lol) and my three dearest friends and laugh and cry or simply just do nothing but be next to them. So happy that Kelly and Angel have pulled through. How much do girls ROCK?!!
Thank you.

Comment on Updates on Kelly, Angela… by Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:17:03 +0000

Just finished the book. Wow! Had my first mastectomy when I was 43, just in time for 25th hs reunion. Was clear for 25 yrs and as I prepared for my 50th got the “news” again. Told doc to wait til after reunion. Had surgery both times and no further treatment. Now 7 1/2 yrs away and a healthy old broad, who still works part time. Good luck sisters. Once we get the news we are members together in a club that strenthened me in many ways. God bless all of you 10 girls. I still have 2 of my hs buddies! Aren’t we lucky?

Comment on Book Club Call-ins by Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:52:10 +0000

Just found this! Any chance someone could join us tomorrow night (Thursday, March 3rd) anytime between 8 and 10 pm ET? Please email me at the address provided if it’s a possibility.

Comment on Updates on Kelly, Angela… by Kim

Kim — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:47:38 +0000

Hi Ames “Sisters”,

I have just finished reading “your” book and your experieces have brought back so many wonderful memories of my childhood and my adulthood as I am also one of a special group of women that are very much connected as you all are. We I talk of my group of friends from school to anyone they are completely taken aback by how close we all still are 30+ years after high school. What is ironic about our friendship is that none of us has moved away….not one….maybe in a neighboring town, but that is mear miles apart. I also felt left hanging with what was going on with Angela and Kelly so I was so glad to read that both of you are clearly on the road to recovery and claiming your lives back from this terrible disease we call “cancer”. My bests wishes are not only for Kelly and Angela, but for all of you and the special friendship you share. God bless.

Comment on Updates on Kelly, Angela… by Vicki

Vicki — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:13:51 +0000

Hi Ames’ girls,
I’m all the way in Sydney, Australia and have just finished reading your book. I enjoyed reading your book and will now pass it on to a friend who will then pass it onto another. I came across your book by chance (and if you have the sense of humour that I think you do, I know you’ll enjoy this) in the $2 bin at a local book shop. When I first saw the book I didn’t know anything about you, I was in a hurry and decided, well the cover looks appealing and it’s only two dollars so I’ll buy it. After I realised what an interesting book it was I went back to buy copies for my friends and sister, but they were all sold out.
I feel that I know you all, and being of the same age, I can relate to your experiences. I hope you continue with the updates. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us.

Comment on Book Club Call-ins by Janice Steckly

Janice Steckly — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:59:04 +0000

Our book club named “Between the Covers” is meeting Friday October 15, 2010 to discuss this wonderful book!! It would be a real thrill to get a call from one of the Ames girls, PLEASE!
Thank you for considering. 519-662-4518

Comment on Updates on Kelly, Angela… by Kris

Kris — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:00:53 +0000

My mom sent me this book after my high school girlfriends and I got together for what we hope to be an annual event. The fact that we too grew up in Iowa in the 80s, we had so many of the same memories and life experiences, it amazed me. I had to put the book down a few times to ‘get myself together’, but it is such a wonderful way to remind us all the power and need of our girl friends. Thank you for sharing your lives with the world. I hope you are each blessed for your courage to expose your lives!

Comment on Book Club Call-ins by Rene'

Rene' — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:36:27 +0000

Hello,
Our bookclub meets this Wednesday, July 21st at 7 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. We would LOVE to have a phone call, but realize it is short notice. Thank you for your consideration–the book was fantastic! 208-846-9292