Freelance journalist Cheryl Jarvis lovingly tells the story of Jonell, her friends, and a $37,000 necklace they bought together and nicknamed "Jewelia" after the late, great Julia Child. What started as a simple agreement to share a beautiful piece of jewelry quickly grew into so much more: a study in friendship and the power of sharing something with a group; the promise of adventure and the meaning of leaving a legacy for your family and community; an exploration of our consumer culture and our desire for material things.
Thirteen California women buy and share a beautiful diamond necklace, and each is transformed by the experience. The account follows the necklace, which they name "Jewelia" (for Julia Child), as it adorns brides, travels the world, is worn during sex, changes lives, and is loaned out far beyond its original owners. Sounds like fiction? No, it's a true story, enthusiastically read by Pam Ward. Her narration seems to evolve as the group of women bonds through their experiences with the necklace. From a gossipy delivery at the beginning, Ward morphs to a more empathetic tone as Jewelia becomes the centerpiece at fund-raisers and the subject of controversy. Ward's mature-sounding voice is appropriate for the real-life middle-aged women who tell what Jewelia has meant to them. J.B.G. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
Kathie Lee Gifford...
"A fascinating journey into thirteen women’s lives. Sweet and touching, it also manages to make you think about what really matters in life."
About the Author
CHERYL JARVIS is a journalist, essayist, and author who's written for The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Reader's Digest. Her book The Marriage Sabbatical: The Journey that Brings You Home sparked a debate in major media around the world from the BBC to The New Yorker to Oprah. A former TV producer and magazine and newspaper editor, she has taught writing at the University of Southern California and at Washington University and Webster University in St. Louis.
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