The Memoir Club

by Laura Kalpakian

Joining a University Extension class called Writing Your Memoir, six women come together and learn about each other's lives through their writing.  But when tragedy strikes their tight-knit group, they find their bond strengthened and draw support from each other.

This book was funny and wise, which it promised on the cover.  The women who show up at the class all have pasts or secrets they want to rid themselves off by writing them down.  Francine discovers that her husband, and thus her life, were not actually as she remembered it.  Jill realizes that her past isn't as important as her future.  Rusty and Caryn and Nell find that you can't get away from your past.  It's not unbelievable to watch all their lives come together. 

There is a surprise ending, which I obviously won't spoil for you, since that's not my way.  But I honestly didn't see it coming and usually I have these things figured out by the time I get there.  It adds another layer to this book, which I didn't expect.

Check out this book for a heartwarming read.