Talk Before Sleep

A Novel

By Elizabeth Berg | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Unforgettable . . . Truth rings forth clearly from every page. . . . One minute you’re laughing, the next you’re crying. . . . You’ll want to give a copy to every good woman friend you have.”—The Charlotte Observer

What do you say when you know you don’t have forever? Ruth has been Ann’s closest friend for years—her confidante, her solace, her comic relief, her tutor in life’s mysterious ways. So when Ruth becomes ill, Ann is there for her without question. After all, it is Ruth who encouraged Ann to become who she is, Ruth whose rebellious, eccentric spirit provided the perfect counterpoint to Ann’s conventional, safe outlook. And so the friends go on as they always have . . . gossiping, consoling, and sharing intimate secrets—but with the knowledge that each shared evening could be their last.

Acclaimed author Elizabeth Berg has created a searing novel about the strength and salvation of women’s friendships. Deeply moving and surprisingly funny, Talk Before Sleep is an intimate, uncensored portrait of love and loss, struggle and resilience.

“Tender and irreverent by turns, [Talk Before Sleep] offers mature, intelligent and buoyant spirit, like a very good friend.”—Houston Post

“Entertaining, finely crafted . . . Berg tackles serious issues with grace.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Editions of Talk Before Sleep

Hardcover
ISBN 9780679432999
Paperback
ISBN 9780345491251
Paperback
ISBN 9780385318785
Paperback
ISBN 9780440221098
EBook
ISBN 9780307763402
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553473896
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553701975
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553745757
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780739312223
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780739312216

Read an Excerpt

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Unforgettable . . . Truth rings forth clearly from every page. . . . One minute you’re laughing, the next you’re crying. . . . You’ll want to give a copy to every good woman friend you have.”—The Charlotte Observer

What do you say when you know you don’t have forever? Ruth has been Ann’s closest friend for years—her confidante, her solace, her comic relief, her tutor in life’s mysterious ways. So when Ruth becomes ill, Ann is there for her without question. After all, it is Ruth who encouraged Ann to become who she is, Ruth whose rebellious, eccentric spirit provided the perfect counterpoint to Ann’s conventional, safe outlook. And so the friends go on as they always have . . . gossiping, consoling, and sharing intimate secrets—but with the knowledge that each shared evening could be their last.

Acclaimed author Elizabeth Berg has created a searing novel about the strength and salvation of women’s friendships. Deeply moving and surprisingly funny, Talk Before Sleep is an intimate, uncensored portrait of love and loss, struggle and resilience.

“Tender and irreverent by turns, [Talk Before Sleep] offers mature, intelligent and buoyant spirit, like a very good friend.”—Houston Post

“Entertaining, finely crafted . . . Berg tackles serious issues with grace.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talk Before Sleep about?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Unforgettable . . . Truth rings forth clearly from every page. . . . One minute you’re laughing, the next you’re crying. . . . You’ll want to give a copy to every good woman friend you have.”—The Charlotte Observer

What do you say when you know you don’t have forever? Ruth has been Ann’s closest friend for years—her confidante, her solace, her comic relief, her tutor in life’s mysterious ways. So when Ruth becomes ill, Ann is there for her without question. After all, it is Ruth who encouraged Ann to become who she is, Ruth whose rebellious, eccentric spirit provided the perfect counterpoint to Ann’s conventional, safe outlook. And so the friends go on as they always have . . . gossiping, consoling, and sharing intimate secrets—but with the knowledge that each shared evening could be their last.

Acclaimed author Elizabeth Berg has created a searing novel about the strength and salvation of women’s friendships. Deeply moving and surprisingly funny, Talk Before Sleep is an intimate, uncensored portrait of love and loss, struggle and resilience.

“Tender and irreverent by turns, [Talk Before Sleep] offers mature, intelligent and buoyant spirit, like a very good friend.”—Houston Post

“Entertaining, finely crafted . . . Berg tackles serious issues with grace.”—San Francisco Chronicle

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Talk Before Sleep?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Where can I read a sample of Talk Before Sleep?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679432999

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Talk Before Sleep?

Elizabeth Berg

Who is the Publisher of the book Talk Before Sleep?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Talk Before Sleep is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679432999) and paperback(ISBN 9780345491251) and paperback(ISBN 9780385318785) and paperback(ISBN 9780440221098) and ebook(ISBN 9780307763402) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553473896) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553701975) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553745757) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739312223) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739312216)

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