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'The Social Sex' Explores the Rich History of Female Friendship

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 (Reid S. Yalom)

From biblical times to renaissance Italy to the modern age, authors Marilyn Yalom and Theresa Donovan Brown cast light on the evolution of female friendship in their book, “The Social Sex: A History of Female Friendship.” The two examine how female friendship is linked with social and cultural movements. Tell us, what role do female friendships play in your life?

Guests:

Theresa Donovan Brown, co-author of "The Social Sex: A History of Female Friendship"

Marilyn Yalom, co-author of "The Social Sex: A History of Female Friendship"

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