According to Susan Shapiro Barash, author of SISTERS: DEVOTED OR DIVIDED, sisters who are estranged are in constant search of a sister replacement, while sisters who are connected have little need for close female friendships. “When sisters succeed as a unit, “ explains relationship expert Barash, “They form a barrier against the world. When they fail, the loss is severe.”
In SISTERS: DEVOTED OR DIVIDED, 8 categories of sisters emerge and determine the fate of the relationship.
- Sisters who steal their sisters’ husbands
- Sisters who carry a baby for their infertile sister
- Sisters who compete endlessly
- Sisters who are supportive in any circumstance
- Exclusive Sisters, who exist only for each other
- Twin Sisters who share a lifelong link
- Jealous Sisters who are embroiled in a power struggle
- Devoted Sisters who are dedicated to one another
This breakthrough, timely book is told through personal stories interspersed with the comments of experts. Barash offers insight through the passionate, angry and loving testimony of the sisters themselves.