Ask many women about the most hurtful experiences in their lives and, more often than not, they’ll probably say it had something to do with men. But what many women don’t realize is that some of the most traumatic and emotional setbacks in life can be the result of a falling out with their close female chums. In Best Friends, doctors Terri Apter and Ruthellen Josselson explain how female-female relationships — especially those shared in adolescence — often shape self-image and contribute to the ways women deal with confrontation in adulthood. The counsellors go on to convey that when women understand how these experiences may have impacted their lives, they are better able to alter their behaviour and improve their self-esteem. | Best Friends by Terri Apter, Paperback | Indigo Chapters