Had I been aware of the subject matter of this book, I probably wouldn't have picked it up (saw it at a used book store, and the title rang a bell, so I bought it). That would have been a shame, since I would have missed out on a well-written story with characters who are so well-drawn, it's hard to believe they aren't real.

The Girls is the story of craniopagus twins (joined at the head). With the guidance and love of their "Aunt Lovey" and "Uncle Stash," they face their challenges with aplomb, mutual caring, and and a remarkable lack of self-pity. They touch everyone who knows them, whether those be characters or readers.