Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unraveling the sibling bond -- Attachment and separation in early childhood -- Childhood and adolescence: the struggle for separate identities -- Patterns of identification and sibling relationships -- Acts of sacrifice: loyalty and caring -- Sexual influence of siblings -- Sexuality between brothers and sisters -- Siblings in conflict: bonds of aggression and rivalry -- Embroiled family: "well" and "disturbed" siblings -- Siblings as survivors: bonds beyond the grave -- Psychotherapy with siblings.