But Giffin soon determined to seriously pursue her writing. After graduating in 1997, she moved to Manhattan and worked in the litigation department of Winston & Strawn. She then attended law school at the University of Virginia. Giffin earned her undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University, where she also served as manager of the basketball team, the Demon Deacons.
Education-B.A., Wake Forest University J.D., University of VirginiaĮmily Giffin is the bestselling American author of eight novels commonly categorized as "chick lit." More specifically, Giffin writes stories about relationships and the full array of emotions experienced within them.In their journey toward understanding and forgiveness, both sisters discover that they need each other more than they knew-and that in the search for true happiness, love always comes first. Yet lately Meredith feels dissatisfied and restless, secretly wondering if she chose the life that was expected of her rather than the one she truly desired.Īs the anniversary of their tragedy looms, and painful secrets from the past begin to surface, Josie and Meredith must not only confront the issues that divide them but also come to terms with their own choices. A successful attorney, she’s married to a wonderful man, and together they’re raising a beautiful four-year-old daughter. On the outside, Meredith is the model daughter with the perfect life. Determined to have the future she’s always wanted, Josie decides to take matters into her own hands. What she wants more than the right guy, however, is to become a mother-a feeling that is heightened when her ex-boyfriend’s daughter is assigned to her class. Josie, a first grade teacher, is single-and this close to swearing off dating for good. When tragedy strikes, their delicate bond splinters.įifteen years later, Josie and Meredith are in their late thirties, following very different paths. Josie was impulsive, spirited, and outgoing, Meredith hardworking, thoughtful, and reserved. Growing up, Josie and Meredith Garland shared a loving, if sometimes contentious, relationship.
A pair of sisters find themselves at a crossroads in this story about family, friendship, and the courage to follow your own heart-wherever that may lead.
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