In what could be called a sequel to Iris: A Memoir, John Bayley describes the last month of his beloved wife's life. Jumping into the past after her death, he delves into his own childhood and Iris' early years, describing how they met an why they were 'right' for each other. Touching and heartbreaking, Iris and the Friends describes a changed man before and after Iris, and how he dealt with her illness and ultimate passing.