My Sister, My Self: The Surprising Ways That Being an Older, Middle, Younger or Twin Shaped Your Life - Softcover

Stark, Vikki

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0986472123 ISBN 13: 9780986472121

Publisher: Green Light Press, 2012

Synopsis

Based on the largest study ever of sister relationships, "My Sister, My Self: The Surprising Ways that Being an Older, Middle, Younger or Twin Shaped Your Life" explores the myriad ways that a woman's place in the sister hierarchy makes an indelible imprint on her identity. It affects her in everything she does although she probably isn't aware of it - from her choice of occupation, her circle of friends, her love life - even how she feels about her own body! The book also shines a light on three special sister relationships - those that are conflicted, caretaking or super-close.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Discover the unexpected ways that being a sister affects your life choices

Whether your sister relationship was close, conflicted, or somewhere in between, that childhood bond shaped the woman you are today. Having grown up as an older, younger, middle, or twin sister influences your choice of occupation, your circle of friends, your love life--even how you feel about your own body.

My Sister, My Self provides you with powerful tools to:

• Come to terms with a challenging sister relationship
• Make sense of your need to depend on or control others
• Recognize how your sister role influences your interactions with friends and colleagues
• Understand the sister role you've played since childhood

"Vikki Stark's study of sibling relationships will take you to new depths of understanding of yourself, your sister, and the myriad ways you shaped each others' lives. You'll find a wealth of workable suggestions for getting . . . to a healthier, happier relationship with the one woman who shares your genes and your history."
--Adele Faber, coauthor of Siblings Without Rivalry

About the Author:

Vikki Stark, M.S.W., has twenty years' experience as a family therapist, supervisor, and educator and appears regularly as a guest expert on television. Originally from New York City, she now lives in Montreal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Green Light Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0986472123
• ISBN 13: 9780986472121
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288