Friends - together with them we're stronger, cleverer and better than we are alone. In this delightful book, writer, artist and friend extraordinaire, Mary Anne Radmacher, shares with readers the many ways we celebrate each other. Radmacher has a special way of inviting those who hear or read her words to change their lives and in US! she continues on that engaging path. With her four-color original lettering, art, design, motivational quotes, poems and aphorisms about the importance of friendship, she offers a funny, sweet and perfect gift for any occasion. "Friends. Just evoking the word calls to mind the many dear souls who have been called, 'friend' in my life. In some instances it was just me and a friend. Sometimes there was a handful of us and still other times there was a whole tribe of us. In all instances I recall the "us" of my friendships, and that is one of the sweetest elements. In that sense of "us" there is a certain strength. Such diverse people and yet each friendship has brought to my life a certain strength and unique lessons and gifts. May this book represent the treasured wealth you hold in the "us" of your friendships. May you use the abundance of thought and heart in these words as a way to reflect on your part in your friendships and gift and honour those who are a part of who you mean when you talk about 'us.' When we have a circle of friends, we have more fun. We get more done, we feel and are stronger and we really do celebrate the power of our 'us.'" -Mary Anne Radmacher