Category: Famous Friends

In this award-winning 1991 crime drama, two women take off on a two-day vacation to escape their dreary lives: an abusive marriage; a dead-end job as a waitress. After an attempted rape results in a murder, their weekend road trip turns into a wild ride and memorable female friendship “until death do us part.” Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

This award-winning film takes viewers “over the edge”

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

In E. B. White’s classic children’s book Charlotte’s Web, Wilbur the pig is in danger of being slaughtered until Charlotte the spider spins a web proclaiming him “Some Pig!” That and her subsequent laudatory messages, including “Humble” at the State Fair, save his life. Charlotte dies after spinning her last web but the sac with the 514 eggs of her babies inside guarantees the legacy of their friendship. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to save each other and sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

A beloved classic about the cycle of life and death

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

The scientists shared curiosity and had mutual respect for each other’s work. He sent her a supportive fan letter after she was attacked in the press. Their “sublime and unclouded friendship” lasted for twenty years, and they considered themselves lucky to have known each other. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Albert Einstein was a “fan” and friend of Marie Curie

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

The friendship between the Queen and her Indian attendant defied social norms and sparked resentment in the Royal Household. Karim offered the Queen comfort and companionship. He was her “Munshi,” or Urdu teacher, and rose from servant to trusted advisor. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

This royal-servant friendship caused a stir

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

As a sick child, Tesla found comfort in the stories of Twain. Twain, always enamored of inventions, later befriended the adult Tesla. They likely met at a private party or men’s club in NYC and thereafter spent a lot of time together. A famous photo Tesla took of Twain has strange blotches, rumored to be a precursor of X-rays. True or not, it’s a great story featuring the writer and the inventor. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Eerie photo of Tesla & Twain may be a precursor of X-rays

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

By their own admission, Mortimer and Eugene, the two aspiring lawyers in Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, are lazy, disillusioned, and bored. Their dry humor and satirical outlook on life make them entertaining characters. By the end of the book, however, the friends inspire each other to become better men who make courageous choices. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Two aspiring but lazy lawyers delight readers in Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

The two rap artists started as friends who admired each other’s work, Tupac on the West Coast and Biggie on the East. The friendship changed to rivalry when Tupac suspected Biggie of having him robbed and shot outside a recording studio. Tupac died in September 1996, six days after being gunned down; Biggie was shot and killed six months later. Hip hop is still reverberating. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

A friendly rivalry turned deadly

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

This unfortunate duo, minor characters in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and stars of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead are clueless friends, innocents caught up in palace intrigue, who stick together as fate pushes them toward an inglorious end. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Palace intrigue seals the fate of Hamlet’s two hapless & clueless friends

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

In a true coming-of-age story, Homer, Quentin, Roy Lee, and O’Dell refuse to accept the traditional path for poor West Virginia boys. Against the odds and overcoming doubts, this “brotherhood” pursues education, achieves something remarkable, and unites a town in the process. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Four poor West Virginia boyhood friends overcome the odds

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

A lonely orphaned girl, a poor nature child, and an invalid rich boy in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s tender story The Secret Garden form an unlikely connection. The garden they discover and nurture back to life is a symbol of their blossoming as individuals and as friends. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Friendship blossoms in The Secret Garden

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship