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Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman

Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close

Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close

A book by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman exploring the complexities and power of long-term friendship.

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  • Sam
    SamFirst to rec

    “What a nice framework for friendship (from the experts): “I don’t shine if you don’t shine.” I don’t need all my friends to want the same things as me, I just need them to be happy for me. And we can look out for each other, not in a transactional way, but because we want to see each other shine.”

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  • Allie Blum
    Allie Blum

    “It’s been a while but I listened to this one on audiobook and would be interested to return to it. Hope you find it insightful!”

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