The Twisted Sisterhood: Unraveling the Dark Legacy of Female Friendships is a non-fiction book by essayist and attorney Kelly Valen published by Random House/Ballantine Books on October 26, 2010.
The book is based on the author's December 2007 article and includes the results of a women's relationships survey the author conducted with 3000 women, studies and insights from experts in the fields of sociology, psychology, and neuroscience, and elements of humor, memoir and popular culture.
Reception Pamela Paul wrote for The New York Times that the survey Valen used in the book was misguided, writing "Rather than setting a time frame, Valen asks if women have ever suffered because of jealousy, manipulation or ridicule," instead of just within the past 3-6 months, later stating that "casting blame gender-wide is a stretch". Michelle Wiener, writing for The Alliance Review, praised the book, writing that the book is "well-researched" and "earnest". Ashley Sayeau at The Washington Post has mixed feelings about the book, stating that the book is "moving" but dismisses sexism as the explanation for female infighting.
References
External links Random House Publishers Weekly Kelly Valen's official website