Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates - Stay Golden, Girls -Book Review
Maybe? We would say so…
If you are a Sex in the City fan, you know the show was filled with quotable goodies that applied to everyday life. However, the one that always stuck in my head was “Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.” That and “Where is he? I’ve been dating since I was 15!” The show always capitalized on the inner and outer struggles of life as a woman, but that through it all, your girlfriends would always be there to pick you up, dust you off and kick your ass when you needed it.
Most women have a bond with girlfriends when they are younger because of the time spent together out and about, exploring the chaos of singlehood, with a drink in one hand and their cell phone in the other. However, there is a certain finesse in the relationship with girlfriends as you mature, like a bottle of fine wine. And those subtle changes grow the bonds of sisterhood to a deeper level. And the Rachels agree.
Who are these Rachels? They are the authors of the new book, Stay Golden, Girls: Friendship is the New Marriage. Rachel Steinman and Rachel Winter delve into there thirty plus years of friendship and explore how maybe, just maybe, they are the ones they want to grow old with.
Listen, whether you are single, divorced, happily married, or a tinder lover, no one is judging your man or lack there of. This conversation is about our soul sisters. They ones that hold us up when we cant stand, laugh for hours at the inside jokes you have heard a hundred times but still make you laugh you ass off, cry with you when life gets unbearable and cheers you on at every step you take toward your life goals. But they are also the first person to be straight with you, tell it like it is and say the things you don’t want to hear, but have to. After all, they probably know you better than you know yourself.
From the moment they met in college, Rachel and Rachel knew they were destined to be friends. And for more than three decades, they have supported each other through the ups and downs of marriage, children, and careers. Over time, Rachel and Rachel started to feel a shift from just having fun with their circle of girlfriends to needing and cherishing the time together on a deeper level. Inspired by a story they read about seven girlfriends in China who fixed up a mansion to live together in retirement, they set out to explore the platonic relationships of best buds and how they evolve over a lifetime.
Stay Golden, Girls: Friendship is the New Marriage is a book that celebrates the bonds of sisterhood. These relationships include our friends we have grown p with, friends we just meet and friends we have yet to cross paths with. It also includes mothers, daughters, and sisters. This uplifting book includes light essays, insightful quotes, and joyful illustrations.
Research has shown that strong friendships are a critical aspect of most people's emotional well-being and that close friendships are associated with greater happiness, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. These sacred bonds are even associated with physical benefits, such as lower blood pressure and a longer lifespan.
In fact, a recent UCLA study suggests friendships between women are very special and shape the person we are and who we become. They can soothe our souls, fill the emotional gaps in our marriages, and help us remember who we really are. In addition, researchers at UCLA found that the female response to stress could be reduced after a release of oxytocin which came when surrounded by their female friends. So our girlfriends are medicine for our body and soul. But we didn’t need research to tell us that.
In the book Rachel and Rachel explore the highs and lows of friendship, the quaint nuances of each friendship formed and how growing old with someone isn’t just reserved for your romantic life partner. A proposal of a life spent together now includes our friends. Women all over the world are starting to prioritize their relationships with their best friends and living healthier, happier lives while doing so.
This book is the perfect blend of humor, uplifting stories and fun information and is the perfect gift for a friend, family member, hostess, and a great gift idea for Mother’s Day or Galentine’s Day. And the best part… some of the proceeds from the book go to Girls Inc., a non-profit focusing on the development of the whole girl through mentorship, evidence-based programming, and advocating for legislation to increase opportunities for all girls.
The book is available on Amazon and Etsy and you can find more information at https://stayforevergold.com/
Rachel Steinman and Rachel Winter, 30 years of friendship.
Authors of Stay Golden, Girls: Friendship is the New Marriage
Rachel Steinman is a writer, teacher, and mental health advocate. She hosts the Dear Family, Podcast with inspirational guests who have overcome mental health obstacles to thrive.
Rachel Winter is a writer, director, and an Academy Award®-nominated producer for Dallas Buyers Club. Winter, along with LeBron James, produced James’ biopic, Shooting Stars, released on Peacock in June 2023.
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Marenco Scrapona Moscato d'Asti
In one of the chapters, Stay Golden, Girls explore the different beverages that girlfriends around the world like to partake in when getting together…and it’s no surprise that they fall into three distinct categories….coffee, tea and BOOZE! Personally, I do all three depending on the time of day and the occasion, but if you love a good bottle of wine to sip and chat with, then we have got a delicious option for you! If you are a fan of sweet, sparkling wine that is full of flavor and just enough sweetness to tickle your taste buds without too much like some traditional Moscatos that can leave you in diabetic shock, this is the wine for you.
Golden yellow, sweet aromatic with fine, elegant perlage. Intense and persistent nose with hints of, lime, apricot, orange blossom and passion fruit. Flavor is fresh, elegant, and aromatic like the Moscato grapes it comes from. A welcome drink to relax with any time as well as an interesting aperitif paired with tempura, light cheese, spicy foods. Ideal with hazelnut cakes, panettone, fruit salads macaroons and zabaglione.
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