Overview
When life gets hard, we turn to our female friends. Husbands, partners, and jobs come and go, but close friendships are our bedrock. Until they're not. What happens when these bonds sabotage instead of support? Who among us has the courage to walk away? And how can we protect ourselves from further heartbreak? Susan Shapiro Barash takes a deep dive into the complexities of female friendships. By peeling back the societal narrative that our friendships are meant to last forever, she uncovers a more nuanced reality: the closest bonds do falter. Through groundbreaking research and 150 interviews with women ranging in age from 20-80, Barash reveals an emerging trend - estrangement among female friends. Estranged is an eye-opening investigation/practical guide for women navigating murky waters of suboptimal friendships. The book sheds light on unspoken pain of estrangement - both for the ""estranger"" who walks away and the ""estrangee"" who is left behind. Amid candid confessions of betrayal and grief, Barash challenges women to reimagine their friendships and take the bold step of letting go when necessary. This cutting-edge book offers an empowering path forward: learning to prioritize self-worth, stability and authenticity over loyalty to friendships that no longer serve us.
Full Product Details
Author: Susan Shapiro Barash
Publisher: Meridian Editions
Imprint: Meridian Editions
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9781959170204
ISBN 10: 1959170201
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Susan Shapiro Barash tackles a deep and significant issue for women of all ages. Women will be empowered and will love this book!"" -Karyl McBride, Ph.D., author, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers""After reading Estranged, I've come to believe every woman has experienced, or will experience, being abandoned by a close female friend. Estranged assures us we're not alone. A fascinating read.""-Mary Simses, author, The Wedding Thief""Any woman who's experienced the disappointment of a broken friendship will find empathy, solace, and encouragement in this book. Through many interviews, with a professional's perspective on the complexities of female relationships, Susan Shapiro Barash brings new understanding to the myriad consequences of failed friendships."" -Diane Parrish, author, Something Better ""Susan's book confirms that our friendships should evolve as we do, and reminds us not to get stuck in patterns of obligation or expectation. The questions she asks readers to consider will help those struggling with a relationship while also strengthening their own self-worth."" -Janet Sherlund, author, Abandoned at Birth
Author Information
SUSAN SHAPIRO BARASH has written more than a dozen nonfiction books including Tripping the Prom Queen, Toxic Friends and You're Grounded Forever, but First Let's Go Shopping. For more than 20 years she taught gender studies and Marymount Manhattan College and has guest taught creative nonfiction at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Her fiction is published under her pen name, Susannah Marren. Follow her at https: //www.instagram.com/susanshapirobarash and https: //www.facebook.com/SusanShapiroBarashasSusannahMarren/.
