From Library Journal"Of all our relationships, the sibling relationship is often the most invisible, or the most taken for granted," write the Levitt siblings, who have researched adult sibling relationships and offered workshops on them. Jo Ann is an R.N. at Canyon Ranch health resort in Lennox, MA, Marjory has her Ph.D. and teaches psychology, and Joel is a management consultant. Their eight-step program to help readers strengthen sisterly and brotherly bonds combines stories, interviews, and assignments. Not for the unmotivated, it calls for a lot of work, with much soul-searching and journal-writing. For instance, readers are instructed how to "invent new family legends" (Step 6), no small task. Even if one has been hurt by a sibling, the authors believe that there is much to be gained by renewing connections. The bibliography, resources, and web sites provide additional help in following up on the provided exercises. A wise gift for families, this belongs in public and academic libraries as well as in counselors' offices. Susan Burdick, MLS, Reading, PA Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.From the Inside Flapence the miracle of healing with a unique step-by-step program for enhancing adult sibling relationships created by siblings for siblingsMuch has been written about the relationships of parents and children. But the unsung chord in all of our adult relationships, professional and personal, is rooted in the sibling connection. In this extraordinary book based on their Sibling Revelry workshops, authors and siblings Jo Ann, Marjory, and Joel Levitt re-create the seminars that have helped many strengthen the bonds of their adult sibling relationships. In eight clearly focused steps, with added material for home study, the authors show how to transform sibling rivalry into extraordinary, nurturing adult bonds that will enhance all other relationships in your life. Now you can regain the closeness you and your siblings once shared, heal old wounds, and pave the way to a happier, healthier future. Learn how to:* DefiAbout the AuthorJo Ann "Atma" Levitt, M.A., R.N., works as a senior teacher at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and as a nurse for Canyon Ranch, both in Lenox, Massachusetts. She has written two cookbooks and a book on meditation, and has led many writers' retreats and programs on health and healing. She also maintains a private practice in counseling and intuitive healing.Marjory Levitt, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and consultant living in Philadelphia. In addition to her private practice, she has designed and run programs for children and adults for over twenty years. She is also an adjunct professor at Temple University. Joel Levitt lives in Philadelphia and is a management consultant in the facilities engineering field. He has written three technical books, over a dozen journal articles for the technical press, and has produced and directed five self-study books on audiotape. He is a regular speaker at more than twenty seminars and conferences a year. what classifies as a book Sibling Revelry: 8 Steps to Successful Adult Sibling Relationships
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It looked like 50 people read it before and made all kinds ...By Alisa A.the book was over used. It looked like 50 people read it before and made all kinds of marks there. What a waste of time and money.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. OK.By B. RossThis is a strategy that some siblings got together and decided on for themselves, and it may be helpful to other siblings. However, most of this book is geared to siblings who already get along well and can overcome difficulties in communication to begin with. It's an OK offering for sane families without much baggage.26 of 27 people found the following review helpful. Sibling Revelry: 8 Steps to a Successful Adult Sibling RelatBy Jonathan Harmon, ACSW, LSWFinally, a gentle and imaginative book about the vital, lifelong role we play in the lives of our brothers and sisters! The authors have succeeded in creating an exciting manual designed for both professionals and lay people. As a seasoned family therapist, I found the book packed with refreshing ideas and exercises presented with clarity, intelligence and humor. I felt as though the authors were personally supporting me as I sometimes struggled with the intensity of a concept and its applications to my work with a variety of clients; the authors anticipated my difficulties and, within a few pages, "guided" me through an impasse to the next level. In addition, I sent copies to my own siblings. This small act has already deepened our adult relations with each other and helped us communicate in more heartfelt ways across the miles. This guidebook is a joy to read (and implement) for anyone with a sibling who is beloved or despised, close or estranged. For family therapists, it's unquestionably a "must read."