My Sister, My Self shows that the mere fact of having grown up as an older, younger, middle or twin sister significantly affects how we feel about ourselves as adults. It influences many of the choices we make - the occupation we choose, our circle of friends, our love relationships, and even how we get along with our mothers and daughters.

My Sister, My Self also explores those sister relationships characterized by caretaking, conflict or extreme closeness. It offers suggestions to help women improve or accept challenging sister connections.

There are so many things that happen when you're growing up - your school, your friendships, the base of what you really are, and she knows all that. We'll often talk about something and I'll say, that's like 'such-n-such'- our logic getting into it will be the same because of our experiences growing up. We'll laugh about whatever. She knows my shorthand. There's always someone that will understand that part of you without you having to explain it. There's always someone who will be there - it's unconditional - it's not about impressing someone or worrying about stepping on someone's toes. It's just that - she's there.

Quebec Writers' Federation Gala The Quebec Writers' Federation Judges' Reaction to the Book Stark’s thoroughly researched, enlightened take on the sister dynamic is fascinating. Her research was extensive and she used many clever anecdotes to back up her findings and sum up points-of-view. Stark’s book brings new meaning to the phrase “the personal is the political,” in that she gives issues between women a new weight and applies to them the kind of in-depth study normally reserved for the political area or power dynamics. It’s very clear she’s personally invested in the book… there’s a warmth and energy embedded in the narrative.