October 4, 2009
The Christmas Cookie Club
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, the first Monday in December is when the Christmas Cookie Club gathers at Marnie's home. There are twelve members, and each makes a baker's dozen cookies to share with the others as well as donate to charity. This year, founding member Marnie is especially concerned about her daughter Sky's pregnancy--having already lost three children, Marnie doesn't know how Sky would survive the loss of a fourth. Other members face similar challenges: marital affairs, financial woes, childlessness. Psychotherapist Pearlman's debut is an appealing and poignant homage to female friendship.
