The Bonds of Friendship

This book is about being in a abusive relationship and having the strength and courage to get out of it and grow from the experience.

Ruth Johns leaves her abusive husband after years of verbal and physical attacks and neglect.  Clara Robinson, a counselor, helps Ruth through a difficult time and helps her to move forward; however, Clara needs someone to lean on when her crisis arises.  Will she let her new friend, Ruth help her now? 

Bernice, aka Bernie, is Ruth's co-worker and best friend.  She believes in giving it to you straight-no chaser.  Bernie is divorced and loving life without strings attached or so she thinks.

May, the exercise crazed Southern Belle who has it all, befriends Ruth when Ruth is starting her recovery.  May is married and loves her husband to death.  Things start to fall apart for May when her husband starts working later and later.  May worries if he is stepping out or really just working. 

Ruth, Bernie, Clara and May lean on each other when times are rough.  They stick together through thick and thin.

Ms. Mason tells a wonderful story of friendship and how it can withstand anything.  The book is slow in some areas but it is a very good read.

 

Tracey