Talk Before Sleep

Unforgettable . . . Truth rings forth clearly from every page. . . . One minute youre laughing, the next youre crying. . . . Youll want to give a copy to every good woman friend you have. The Charlotte ObserverWhat do you say when you know you dont have forever? Ruth has been Anns closest friend for years her confidante, her solace, her comic relief, her tutor in lifes mysterious ways. So when Ruth becomes ill, Ann is there for her without question. After all, it is Ruth who encouraged Ann to become who she is, Ruth whose rebellious, eccentric spirit provided the perfect counterpoint to Anns conventional, safe outlook. And so the friends go on as they always have . . . gossiping, consoling, and sharing intimate secrets but with the knowledge that each shared evening could be their last. Acclaimed author Elizabeth Berg has created a searing novel about the strength and salvation of womens friendships. Deeply moving and surprisingly funny, Talk Before Sleep is an intimate, uncensored portrait of love and loss, struggle and resilience. Tender and irreverent by turns, [Talk Before Sleep] offers mature, intelligent and buoyant spirit, like a very good friend. Houston PostEntertaining, finely crafted . . . Berg tackles serious issues with grace. San Francisco Chronicle