Set in a world of luxury and power, this
is the tell-all story of two remarkable women and a friendship that
changed both their lives forever.
For more than two decades,
Mariana Pasternak and Martha Stewart were nearly inseparable. They first
met in Westport, Connecticut, two suburban wives with grand aspirations
of their own. Their bond only deepened after their marriages ended in
divorce.
The depth of their friendship not only benefited them both but
also influenced how they defined themselves. Friendship between women is
never simple and this one was no exception. Over time, money, men, and
the arrogance of wealth frayed the bonds they had built so carefully for
over twenty years.
The final break came when Pasternak was called as a
witness in the high-profile trial that brought about Stewart's
conviction and prison sentence. Pasternak's deeply personal memoir tells
the story of their friendship with honesty and candor, reflecting on
the power of such intense relationships to change our lives, and the
devastating aftermath when they end.
About the Author
Mariana Pasternak grew up in Romania and immigrated to the United
States as a political refugee. The mother of two daughters, she has been
a biomedical engineer and has held other positions involving
computer-based research and development. For the past twenty years, she
has been working as a realtor in Connecticut, where she lives.
