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The Girls From Ames is a moving tribute to female friendship that follows a group of young girls growing up in the small town of Ames, IA, who grow up, move to different states, go to college, get married, date, divorce, and struggle with the loss of one of their own. This novel is a testament to the enduring bonds of women as they experience life's challenges, and the power of friendship to overcome even the most daunting odds.

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