“A wonderful read—lots of laughs and lots of tears—a lot like life itself.”
—BETTE MIDLER
“A substantial, moving story…. The characters are funny, surprising, outspoken women; the special bond between the wisecracking movie star and the girl next door will bring tears to readers’ eyes.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Iris Rainer Dart is a treasure and her book a gem. Beaches seized my heart and held it in its tough and tender grip until the very last evocative line.”
—JUNE FLAUM SINGER
“This is a book that made me want to move in with the characters and share their lives.”
—ELIABETH FORSYTHE HAILEY
“Beaches, quite simply, is not to be missed. It is to be read slowly and with great care, so as to savor every experience. And then it is to be shared with a friend.”
—Los Angeles Daily News
“Beaches is a carefully crafted novel that captures the essence of the need embodied in all human relationships. Its stunning conclusion is testimony to the meaning of every ‘I’ll be there’ promise in friendship.”
—Pittsburgh Press
“Dart’s writing is full of humor, vitality, and an appealing sensitivity to the vagaries of human nature.”
—Los Angeles magazine