Precious Gems is more than a collection of heartfelt memoirs. It is the stories of four feisty women, with very different backgrounds, who had the good fortune of crossing paths at a pivotal time in their lives. As they wrote together every Monday for ten years, they discovered the common themes of their lives. This collection of memoirs, told in each author's unique voice, allows readers touching glimpses into the universality of all of our lives. Whether you are young or old, male or female, these are stories that will make you laugh and cry and love life.