The Best of Friends: Martha and Me Large Print

For more than two decades, Mariana Pasternak and Martha Stewart were nearly inseparable. Neighbors and suburban wives wedded to successful men, they had much in common, a bond that deepened after their marriages ended in divorce. Struggling as a single mother, Pasternak watched with admiration as her friend built an empire that would make her one of the richest women in the world. With her European sophistication, Pasternak helped smooth Stewart's rough edges, guiding her towards a sleeker style that more aptly fit her newfound success. The power of their friendship helped them both to redefine themselves through good times and bad.
Over time, however, money, men, and the arrogance of wealth frayed the bonds built over 20 years. The final break came when Pasternak was called as a witness in the high-profile trial, which 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.