Autobiography Of Us by Aria Beth Sloss

Coming of age in the 1960s, two friends struggle to fit in with societal norms. Alex, the vivacious beauty, is determined to become a film star, and Rebecca, quiet and bookish, wants to study medicine despite her parents' disapproval of her ambitious career choice. A story about friendship, loss and a generation raised to be housewives but yearning for more.

Autobiography Of Us, Aria Beth Sloss, $29. Available at Indigo.ca or Amazon.ca