Best Friends, Occasional Enemies

The ups and downs of mother-daughter relationships – similar to tracks on a rollercoaster – bring moments of affection, often followed by anger and arguments. While the latter hopefully occurs less frequently than the former, the bumps along the tracks create a unique bond. As author Lisa Scottoline describes it, the fighting only proves that “you raised her to think independently from you, and to voice her own views.” If you find yourself in the mood for a dose of charmingly relatable independent thinking, dive into Scottoline’s newest book Best Friends, Occasional Enemies.

This true tale told by the mother-daughter writing team had me laughing at everyday situations, sympathizing with the tough moments of friction, and overall appreciating my own daughter and the relationship we have formed as friends. For those who have read Scottoline’s mystery novels, this book serves as a behind-the-scenes look into the candid humor and everyday life that allow her to create such real characters that leap off of the pages and into real life.

With both sides of the story recounted – thanks to the help of Scottoline’s daughter, Francesa Serritella – this book allows mothers and daughters alike to laugh along with the tales of their journey. The underlying message – about not letting the little things come between this bond – provides a meaningful reminder. Relish your family, reconnect with your children, and dive into this wonderfully humorous conversational story today.

Best Friends, Occasional Enemies is also available in audiobook format (read by the authors) from Macmillan Audio. Listen to a clip below.

Disclosure: Mom Central received a copy of Best Friends, Occasional Enemies to facilitate this review.