Siblings category: 210 books

On the heels of her poignant and critically acclaimed memoirs, Waiting and Raising Blaze, Debra Ginsberg explores the unique connection she shares with her three sisters. In About My Sisters, Ginsberg examines the special bond she shares with her three sisters, May, Lavander and Deja. As her...

• Approximately 5.4 million Americans have become survivors of suicide in the last 25 years. (American Association of Suicidology) • Major depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults. (National Institute of Health) • Approximately 5.7 million adults are affected by...

“No fair! She’s older! She knows more!” “No fair! He’s taller! He always wins!” What do you have when your two kids play competitive games together? Sibling rivalry. What do you have when they play this book’s games together? Sibling revelry! Here are games in which age, height, and...

Toronto, 1951 – Irishman Tom Corbert sits in his rented room and turns an unopened letter over in his hands. The envelope has stamps from all over the world on it, stamps that trace the journey he’s been on for the last decade. The letter has followed him all the way from his past, from Ireland....

Amidst the fog of San Francisco, a debut author reflects on his brother’s life and suicide in this “painful, intimate, and exquisitely written” memoir (Peter Orner).   In San Francisco, the summer fog blows inland off the ocean and the landscape changes from moment to moment. Amidst this ever-changing...

“In this profound memoir, Mary Carter Bishop takes an openhearted and unflinching look at a family history that is equal parts love story and requiem for a brother she barely knew. Bishop turns her formidable investigative journalism skills inward to unearth long-simmering class and culture divides...

Do you sometimes resent your twin and then feel guilty about it? Are you frustrated that no one understands what it’s like to be a twin? People think being a twin is mysterious, fun, and magical, but in reality, twin relationships can be difficult to navigate. The Same but Different offers insights...

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A great novel for young readers and adults as well. A great book for younger ladies about the ages of 8 to 15.

Two of a Kind gathers images from photographers around the world in a striking celebration of visual symmetry. Twins, reflections, doubles, duplicates, and pairings are brought together in these dreamy images compiled by French photo curator and blogger Sandrine Kerfante. Fashion-forward, smart, and...

“Hey, Bub!” was the familiar greeting Tom Prater used throughout his life. He was born with Down syndrome in 1949, and in spite of his disabilities, became a beloved and integral part of his family and community. While his speech was limited to phrases of just a few syllables, he found other ways...

Minhas queridas tem uma importância singular para entender a trajetória literária de Clarice Lispector e, mesmo, apontar novas leituras sobre a sua biografia. Organizado pela professora Teresa Montero, o livro traz 120 cartas inéditas escritas por Clarice Lispector para as irmãs, Tania Kaufmann...

This is a book about the importance of family, and the roles that each of us play. It doesn't matter if someone is a nephew or a great uncle, there are specific purposes for everyone.

The Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart startled scientists by demonstrating that twins reared apart are as alike, across a number of personality traits and other measures, as those raised together, suggesting that genetic influence is pervasive. Segal offers an overview of the study’s scientific contributions and effect on public consciousness.