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First Saturday

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I loved the women Rosie writes about. We all know or were one of them at some point in our life. You grow to know them as if you could pick up the phone and call to see what happens next!

As women, we all know the extraordinary value of our female friendships. We
know the support system, the laughs, the tears. Rosemary O'Brien's "First
Saturday" is a celebration of those adult female relationships. O'Brien's writing
style flows easily off the page, bringing you instantly into these women's lives
and homes--you feel as if you are sitting there at the table with them, sipping
coffee and listening. Their stories are the stories of women everywhere--real
and raw. This book reminds us that life may not be easy, and it may not be
made easier by friends, but that you can count on your friend being there and
holding your hand throughout. When you close the last page of this book, you
feel as if you have made four new friends, and you know that through the bonds
among women, there will be a hand held out for you when you need it.

Audrey meets with her three closest friends in West Haven, Connecticut on the First Saturday of every month to share their lives, stories, and concerns. Audrey is a 35 year old woman who has just found out she has cancer. First Saturday is the story of how, together with her friends, Audrey comes to cope with this new and unknown misfortune. Deftly written and with complex, sometimes surprising, but ultimately satisfying conclusion, First Saturday marks Rosemary O'Brien as a discernibly gifted author and will leave the reader eagerly looking forward to her next novel.

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This is a wonderful story about four friends who help each other through the joys and sorrows of life. Ms. O'Brien captures the joy of friendship, the challenges of life, and does it all with humor and understanding. I read this book in one sitting and can't wait for Rosemary's next book.

This is a great story about friendship and the complexities of having multiple friends, each with their own set of problems. And while the book is about friends, it's as much about personal battles also. The storyline pulls the reader in, encouraging you to continue on to find out more about the characters. Each character has a story that is very true to life. The book was very enjoyable and I can't wait for another one.

I have just completed the reading of Rosemary O'Brien's "First Saturday" and found it well written and touching. It is a down to earth protrayal of how friendships based on love of each other and built on trust will last through the years and how these friends are there to support each other during times of need. The way Ms. O'Brien tells this story and deals with such issues as cancer, suicide, teenage angst really makes you think about your daily life and how sometimes we get wrapped up in some of the trivial happenings in our lives when there are bigger things out there that could adversely affect our lives. The closeness of these 4 women seems hard to believe at times as well as the attitudes of the teens she portrays and it only makes me yearn for the days when such relationships were the norm instead of the exception. Strong work.

I was truly enthralled by the book right from the start. These 4 women are connected to each other in a way that the average man or woman can definitely relate to. This book is written in such a way, that both women and men can pick it up and instantly feel that they know what these characters are experiencing. The way that they deal with the many trials of everyday life is one of the things I liked best about the book. It catches your attention right from the start and keeps it to the final page.

I can hardly wait until Rosemary O'brien puts out another novel.

Rosemary O'Brien has created a world with characters and situations we can relate to.

She tells a story that keep both men and women involved.

It is fast paced and a "real pleasure" to read.

In these times where the language seems to be faultering
Ms. O'Briens' prose is a grand homage to great writing.

When you read this book you step into a world where friendship,
survival, and hope are valued.

Take the time and meet this new writer.

I am sure that after reading this you will put her on your list
of authors to look for.

Well done.