Sibling Relationships

"[T]his book approaches sibling relationships from a different, interesting perspective. Summing Up: Recommended." (R. B. Stewart Jr., Oakland University Choice 2007-01-01)

"In [Sibling Relationships, Prophecy Cole] has brought together an impressive team of writers who show how pervasive and yet elusive the relevance of siblings is―not only in childhood but throughout life―in shaping our world and our lives. Focusing on literature, sociology, mythology, religion, psychology and politics, we have rich and persuasive papers describing the complexity of family and society dynamics over centuries and discussing the multiple ways in which the relationship with siblings influences each individual's position in the world. This book should be welcomed by our psychotherapeutic community and it will also be of interest to may other readers." (Abraham H. Brafman, Psychoanalyst and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist)

“No one can afford to turn a blind eye to the powerful emotional effects of love and rivalry between siblings. We do so at our peril, for we shall enact and compulsively repeat critical issues carried over from the sibling relationship if we do. For this reason Prophecy Coles’ collection of important writers in the subject of sibling relationship is essential reading for psychotherapists, parents and siblings. Literary studies will also be enriched by psychoanalytic understanding of key literary texts and the impact of the dead sibling on the creative writer.” (Dr. Jeanne Magagna, Head of Psychotherapy Services)

Prophecy Coles is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She has published several papers on siblings, and is the author of The Importance of Sibling Relationships in Psychoanalysis (Karnac, 2003).