The Best of Friends

In this poignant meditation on the strength and fragility of female friendship, Mariana Pasternak chronicles her life-defining relationship with Martha Stewart, its tragic demise, and its lessons for us all. The Best of Friends is at once an honest, personal, and never-before-seen look at Martha Stewart as a person; an inside look at the lives of the rich and famous; and an inspiring story of feminine kinship.

What happens when the closest friend of America's most famous homemaker becomes the key witness in her notorious insider trading trial?

• Celebrity Biography: A candid, never-before-seen portrait of Martha Stewart at home, on exotic vacations, and behind the scenes of her burgeoning media empire.
• Female Friendship: The intimate story of a twenty-year bond, from their first meeting in Westport, Connecticut, to the heartbreaking moment it all fell apart.
• Against the Odds: Follow the author's own incredible journey from a political refugee fleeing Communist Romania to the inner circle of America's rich and famous.
• A Shocking Betrayal: Experience the agonizing decision to testify against a best friend and the devastating fallout that followed Martha's conviction.