Mixed Feelings Author:Francine Klagsbrun Given the intensity of the sibling bond, what is surprising is that so few people have actually examined its meaning in their own lives. — We are all accustomed to analyzing (often incessantly) our relationships with parents. But when people try to analyze their attachments to their brothers and sisters, they may find themselves tripping over wor... more »ds as they struggle to reach into the depths of their being and their history.
If the life stories can spark a sense of recognition in readers, if the survey findings can trigger reflections on their own experiences, and if the discussions throughout on the nature of this profound and remarkable tie can shed light on their own sibling attachments, this exploration will have served it's purpose.« less