The Secret Language of Girlfriends: Talking Loudly, Laughing Wildly, and Making the Most of Our Most Important Friendships »

"For better or worse, for richer or poorer, your girlfriends are yours for life." --Karen Neuburger

A joyful celebration of female friendship in all its wild, poignant, and inspirational glory.

Karen has spent the past ten years collecting stories of love, laughter, and inspiration between girlfriends from the thousands of women she comes in contact with through her work as the founder of an immensely popular lifestyle company. Often funny, sometimes sad, but always enlightening and uplifting, these testimonials show that in a world where women are constantly being pulled in several directions, they can always rely on their girlfriends to be there for them.

Celebrating these rare and unique bonds between women, The Secret Language of Girlfriends shows how restorative friendship can be and how setting aside time to be around other women can have a transforming effect. Whether it's getting over a breakup, struggling with family frustrations, dealing with illness and loss, or simply just shopping 'til you drop and sharing a bottle of wine over dinner, being around your girlfriends can make all the difference in the world.

The Secret Language of Girlfriends is Karen Neuburger's personal prescription for more happiness and fulfillment in life -- a healthy dose of girlfriendship! As the perfect gift from one girlfriend to another, it's sure to find a place on every woman's bookshelf.

Karen Neuburger's lifelong quest for comfort led her to shed the corporate dress code of her fashion career, shred her pantyhose, toss her pumps, and create her famous comfy, cozy pajamas that are so soft, they feel "like a big old hug." Karen has a national following of customers who will sleep only in her namesake creations. She is also known for throwing thousands of pajama parties across the country; in stores, in offices, even in airplanes. Karen has literally been "in bed" with thousands of women and has gained valuable insight into their lives and the girlfriend relationships that sustain them. Nadine Schiff worked as a reporter for CBS Evening News before moving into the entertainment business, where she was vice president of Michael Douglas's Stonebridge Entertainment. She is the co-author of If I Don't Do It Now . . . Career Makeovers for the Working Woman, and lives in Los Angeles.

Library Journal

While these books seem similar in subject, one is a celebration of female friendships, and the other is an exploration of both the beauty and the problems of those relationships. Neuburger, creator of a popular sleepwear line, has collected stories and insights from women who have attended her marketing "pajama parties" in malls, hotel ballrooms, and offices across the country. She prescribes the need for certain personalities in one's circle of friends, or "broad squad," and shares the recipes, crafts, and ceremonies that women use to celebrate their friendships. It's cute fluff; an optional purchase for most libraries. Psychotherapist Annechild (Your Man and His Mother) explains why women feel closer to their girlfriends than to anyone else in their lives. Based on conversations with more than 100 women, her book collects findings and advice to help readers monitor the health of their own friendships, address conflict, and stay connected during life changes. The section on building a relationship with one's daughter is particularly helpful. Recommended for most public libraries. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.