In The Name Of Friendship

"Shows women's friendships] to be the saving grace of civilization."--Gloria Steinem

"Set in Steventon, an affluent town in the Berkshires, this finely detailed group portrait of four disparate women] . . . celebrates women's cherishing friendships and creativity . . . the intelligent and openhearted women and men French] warmly portrays are compelling."--"Booklist"

Now available in paperback, the update by the author of the classic novel "The Women's Room" (21 million sold worldwide) explores the truth and realities behind women's lives during the landmark year 2000.

Marilyn French is the best-selling author of six novels.

Stephanie Genty is an associate professor at the Universite d'Evry-Val d'Essonne.