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Praise for The Sibling Effect

"The science of siblings is well overdue for this kind of attention...[The Sibling Effect is] never less than interesting, especially to those of us who grew up with siblings or are raising them now, and when Kluger turns to his own band of brothers, the book gains depth and emotional resonance."--The Boston Globe

"We--or I, anyway--learn a lot...[Kluger's] own sibling history is movingly recounted."--The New York Times Book Review

"In each chapter there are gems of advice for parents."--Salon.com

"Like Malcolm Gladwell...[Kluger] can fashion something addictively readable out of even the densest list of statistics without dumbing it down...Just as his gift for parsing journal articles and master's theses gives the book its intellectual heft, his own experiences give the book its heart."--EW

"[Kluger's] writing about his family is both frank and lyrical, and it's tough not to fall for his spunky tales of brotherly hijinks."--Slate

"Honest and vulnerable and caring"--The Washington Post

"The Sibling Effect is informative and engaging. The stories Kluger tells remind us that the bonds among brothers and sisters are loving, soothing, irritating, sometimes bitter, but always fascinating."--Science Magazine

"Eminently readable and engaging...[Kluger's] attention to nuance and to pointing out weaknesses in various studies gives his credibility a boost over authors with a more evangelistic agenda...It's unusual for a book in this genre to be described as a page turner, but "The Sibling Effect" certainly qualifies as one. Peppered with illuminating anecdotes from famous siblings and from the author's own life, this book is both enjoyable and educational -- a worthwhile read for anyone interested in human relationships."--Associated Press

"A memoir woven with relevant scientific research."--ABCnews.com

"I found this book endlessly fascinating...For anyone who has a sibling or wants to better understand their kids' dynamics, this is an extremely interesting read."--Parent Magazine

"In nostalgic fashion, void of sappiness, Kluger appropriately inserts his personal stories throughout this book. And being the good science journalist he is, the author loads The Sibling Effect full with the latest research."--Psychology Today

"Well organized and straightforward...Kluger packs each chapter with fascinating, up-to-date research, interviews with experts from various fields, anecdotes from other sibs and, of course, slices from his own life as a brother...It's these personal parts that are especially poignant and revealing...Not only is The Sibling Effect well researched but Kluger's writing style makes the book both an informative and entertaining read...Readers from all backgrounds will find this book to be valuable and engaging, whether they're a sibling, parent, psychologist or even a singleton."--Psych Central

"Masterfully weaving anecdotal passages with academic research and scientific data, the author thoroughly examines the many manifestations of the simple brother-brother, sister-sister or brother-sister relationship, and the dynamic within each...entertaining, enlightening and helpful."--Kirkus

"Part memoir, part science, Jeffrey Kluger's latest book is 100% fascinating...The Sibling Effect is a moving and memorable read."--Bookpage.com

"In The Sibling Effect, Jeffry Kluger offers a thought-provoking exploration of the psychology of brothers and sisters, melded with a lovely reflection on his own family life. We all wonder in what ways our families have shaped us; Kluger lets us wonder far more deeply."--Carl Zimmer, author of Soul Made Flesh and A Planet of Viruses.

"This book had a profound impact on me that I never could have anticipated...it's a compelling and beautifully written story, interwoven with fascinating, cutting-edge research. What I didn't expect was what I'd learn about myself. In our culture we spend so much time examining the ways our parents influence us that we miss a force that's at least as significant. While immersed in The Sibling Effect I went back in time, re-examined my own life, this time looking through a new lens. It was a revelation." --David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction

"In The Sibling Effect, Jeffrey Kluger integrates the latest research and brings his own fresh thinking to an ancient topic: sibling relationships. He weaves his own sibling experiences into his rich, insightful text. Like all good storytellers, Kluger's stories are sad/happy and heartbreaking/glorious. The Sibling Effect is for anyone who has ever wondered, 'Why can't I get along with my siblings?' or 'Why are we so different?' or 'How did my relationships with my siblings shape my personality?' I suspect that is most of us." --Mary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia