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Sister Salty, Sister Sweet: A Memoir of Sibling Rivalry
Sister Salty Sister Sweet A Memoir of Sibling Rivalry
Author: Shannon Biro, Natalie Kring
A Book Sense selection in hardcover, Sister Salty, Sister Sweet is a deeply personal and yet wickedly candid memoir from two sisters who came of age in the 80s and 90s. Shannon and Natalie Kring grew up in rural Wisconsin, in a house full of strong characters. Natalie?s arrival meant the spotlight was no longer on Shannon, and she reacted...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780762432264
ISBN-10: 0762432268
Publication Date: 5/26/2008
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Running Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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hawaiishoegirlie avatar reviewed Sister Salty, Sister Sweet: A Memoir of Sibling Rivalry on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I found this to be a bittersweet and poignant story of two sister's point of view growing up. My heart broke for Shannon after learning what caused her eating disorder and it was interesting to see how Natalie interpreted Shannon's downfall.

I think this book was a great way for the sisters to reconcile with each other over events from their childhood.

Not a keeper (I swapped mine), but definitely a must read for those with siblings.
candieb avatar reviewed Sister Salty, Sister Sweet: A Memoir of Sibling Rivalry on + 239 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I wasn't really expecting this to have some serious subject matter. I thought it would be mainly fun sister vs sister stuff, but it did have some things in it that I wasn't expecting. BUT those things shaped these two women's lives and made them who they are today to tell their story. It also reminded me a lot of my own sister. Oh, we hated each other, but when we get together, we always laugh about something from when we were kids - not the pizza stain on the ceiling, but the time I made her cry because I convinced she was from Mars or the time I got in trouble for trading her dimes for nickels (well, dimes are smaller and therefore worth more, sheesh!). If you have a sibling - and are sisters - you'll find a lot of heartwarming (and heartbreaking) stories in here. Give it a read.
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