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Gender

The sting

by Milly Main
July–August 2013, no. 353

Just Between Us: Australian Writers Tell the Truth about Female Friendship by Maggie Scott et al.

Pan Macmillan, $29.99 pb, 352 pp, 9781742612140

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Friendship between women is ideal. It is affectionate and nurturing, founded on generosity and mutual love. It is intimate and loyal, because you can tell your best friend anything and she won’t betray you. It lasts a lifetime.

 


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Just Between Us: Australian Writers Tell the Truth about Female Friendship by Maggie Scott et al.

Pan Macmillan, $29.99 pb, 352 pp, 9781742612140

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.


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