January 17, 2007

Sister, Sister

“The Sister Knot,” by Terri Apter

Your sister’s your BFF.

Unless, of course, she’s your arch rival. Or, er, your ultimate frenemy.

But if you’re like most female siblings, she’s probably all of the above (depending on the day, naturally). And chances are she’d say the same thing about you.

Good thing The Sister Knot: Why We Fight, Why We’re Jealous, and Why We’ll Love Each Other No Matter What, by Terri Apter, says that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be.

From the evolutionary basis for our rivalries, to the surprisingly ambivalent nature of sisterhood, to the ways sisters may shape our identities even more than parents do, Apter’s gender-specific take on the latest theories of sibling relationships is wicked smart but totally accessible. It’ll clear up a whole lot about why we sometimes compete with the very sisters we love.

We recommend reading it now.

You know, before your sister does.

Available online at amazon.com.