The Life Council

10 Friends Every Woman Needs

By: Laura Tremaine

Narrated by: Laura Tremaine

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Read by the author.

Offering a path for a new way to think about friendships, The Life Council will inspire and equip you to be a better friend, make new friends, and appreciate how different types of friendships can bring a richness to your life like never before.

You'd love to have a "ride or die" posse like you see on social media, but instead you have a host of really good . . . acquaintances. After all, trying to find a soul friend in the midst of dirty dishes, deadlines, and, oh, a crazy busy life can be overwhelming. But what if developing great friendships was actually easier than we thought? And what if finding a "soul friend" wasn't necessarily our highest goal?

In The Life Council, Laura Tremaine—the writer and podcaster behind 10 Things to Tell You—tells us what we've been hoping was true all along: making, keeping, and even releasing friends doesn't need to be as hard as we make it. This fun and practical guide gives you what you need to:

• Create your own "life council" with the friends you already have
• Understand the ten kinds of friends every woman needs—and how to find them
• Learn how to evaluate your friendship circle for what's working and what might need to change
• Navigate tough conversations with friends
• Get excited again about the possibility of new friendships

The Life Council will give every woman the help she needs to think about friendships in a new way and find true connection, freedom, and joy in her relationships.

A discussion guide is included in the accompanying audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Laura Tremaine (P)2023 Zondervan

Excellent 🙌🏽

I love Laura;) she’s like listening to a long time friend telling amazing stories. The Life Counsel is a wonderful way to think about our friendships and to continue to build healthy and fulfilling relationships. Highly recommended

Something every lonely woman should read

I am so glad that I discovered Laura on a podcast that she was a guest on recently. What she talked about in her interview peaked my interest, so I immediately came to listen to her book.

I’ve been struggling a lot with loneliness recently— feeling like I was missing out because I didn’t have that one “best friend” or a friend group as is portrayed in the movies and on so many peoples social media pages. This book helped me to see the friendships that I do have with new value. It inspired me to reach out to those friends and continue to build close bonds with these women. Who knows, perhaps one will become my “soul sister” over time. Or perhaps I have yet to meet her, but in the meanwhile, I can enjoy all these lovely relationships that I do have!

I would certainly recommend this comforting read for any woman who struggles to see her friendship life in abundance.

A friend talking to me about friendship

Following Laura’s writing and podcasting for awhile, listening to this book felt just like a friend talking to me about friendship. She tells her stories so we can see ourselves, too. Now to go back and read with a pencil, to reflect on my own friendships and life council. I can’t wait to put this is the hands of my soul sisters.

Pleasantly surprised

I heard about this book on a podcast that I listen to. I figured it would be a great book but it went above and beyond my expectations. It’s such a needed discussion for women. I’m looking forward to journaling my thoughts with the discussion questions. I’ll definitely recommend this book to others. I LOVED that it was read read by the author. Laura speaks so well and has a pleasant voice.

Great book

I really loved this book and the concept. It made me reflect on my own friendships.

Recommending this book to everyone I know!

While I don’t actually know Laura, I feel like I know her personally because of her incredible ability to share. This book is so well written, so raw, genuine and real. I cried many times and feel so inspired to make new friends, and to treasure the ones I already have. Laura’s very personal stories feel cathartic; her outlook is so refreshing. This book helps me feel like anything terrible I’ve gone through or even done in the past is completely okay! Everyone needs to read this book. It’s truly wonderful, Laura! Thank you and please keep them coming.

Great listen for any female anytime of her life

Just a great listen and tools and tips in female friendships. In all stages and places in life.

Good listen!

I feel like I know you better now. This was a lot more f good food for thought!

Love this book!

I love the story telling and how the friends on your council have different roles. Not everyone needs to be everything! *spoiler* your husband does not need to be your best friend! This is so down to earth and while I’m picky about naming someone a “friend”, I realize a friend is someone you connect in a way, not always your best friend… and that’s okay 😊

Great book!! So approachable

I adore Laura and everything she creates. This book makes the sometimes sensitive topic of friendship approachable and opened my eyes to ways I can be a better friend and also be thankful for the friends I do have. Great and easy listen!!