I bought this book yesterday in ebook form as I really wanted to read it. I finished it today. Very powerful, emotional book. Not only is about love, it also is about the dire straights of health care in America. Although I don't believe it was Alana Stewarts intention, I ended up screaming at the walls about the lack of care that is available to us in the states! I have experienced first hand the lack of care we receive but to know in my heart that Farrah would still be alive if she had remained in Germany, well, I hope the American doctors sleep well at night.
I recommend this book but you should be prepared for the intense feelings it provokes! Great job Alana!

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I wasn't prepared to like this book as much as I did, but it really got to me. Farrah Fawcett's bravery and sweetness came through on every page, and I find I admire her more now for having read this book. The writing was plain and no frills, but very moving. Farrah's battle was harrowing and ugly; her determination to live was inspirational and beautiful. Alana Stewart proved to be a wonderful friend, and the spiritual and personal growth she herself made during the course of their journey was very powerful; a success story on top of all the sadness.

At the same time, I just wish Ms. Stewart didn't possess the streak of flakiness she revealed in the book. Passsages such as: "My astrologer doesn't like the date of Farrah's surgery tomorrow. Mercury is still in retrograde...she'd like her to wait until next Wednesday..." really aggravated me. Oy. Palm-slap to forehead more than once. But overall, it didn't affect my impression of the book negatively to any great extent. This is a surprisingly powerful book. Very recommended, as long as you are prepared for the very unhappy ending.

**** Four stars!

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A beautifully told story of their special friendship. It was humorous and heartwarming. Serves as a fitting tribute to that great talent taken too soon.

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This book was great - it is the story of true friendship. At times though I had to wonder - where was Ryan O'Neal at during the years of treatment? It seemed he was an afterthought at the end of the book. I was truly balling at the end - very emotional and well written.

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What an incredible journey for Farrah & Alana in an effort to save her life. A true story of friendship and love between friends!

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