The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us - Hardcover

Kluger, Jeffrey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1594488312 ISBN 13: 9781594488313

Publisher: Riverhead Books, 2011

Synopsis

A senior writer at Time magazine explores what scientists and researchers are discovering about sibling bonds, the longest- lasting relationships we have in our lives.

Nobody affects us as deeply as our brothers and sisters-not parents, not children, not friends. From the time we-and they-are born, our siblings are our collaborators and co-conspirators, our role models and cautionary tales. They teach us how to resolve conflicts and how not to, how to conduct friendships and when to walk away. Our siblings are the only people we know who truly qualify as partners for life.

In this groundbreaking book, renowned science writer Jeffrey Kluger explores the complex world of siblings in a way that is equal parts science, psychology, sociology, and memoir. Based heavily on new and emerging research, The Sibling Effect examines birth order, twin studies, genetic encoding of behavioral traits, emotional disorders and their effects on-and effects from-sibling relationships, and much more.

With his signature insight and humor, Kluger takes big ideas about siblings and turns them into smart, accessible writing that will help anyone understand the importance of siblings in our lives.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeffrey Kluger is a senior editor and writer at Time magazine. He is the coauthor of the bestseller Apollo 13 and the author of Simplexity, Splendid Solution,  Moon Hunters, and two novels for young adults. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughters.

Review:

“Honest and vulnerable and caring.”—The Washington Post

“Addictively readable.”—Entertainment Weekly

“The science of siblings is well overdue for this kind of attention.”—The Boston Globe

“A page turner . . . a worthwhile read for anyone interested in human relationships.”—Associated Press

“Endlessly fascinating.”—Parent Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1594488312
• ISBN 13: 9781594488313
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320