Oldest Daughters

By: Patricia Schudy

Ten conversational style chapters include stories from author’s interviews with more than 100 family members of diverse backgrounds; demographic survey results of 800; the author's experiences and observations; and a contributing psychologist's suggestions for strengthening family relationships. This book offers a fresh perspective on sibling and family relationships.

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Book Description

Author Patricia Schudy realized this while interviewing more than 100 oldest daughters, siblings, and spouses about the role of first-born daughters within a family. She repeatedly heard, "I want to know I'm not the only one out there feeling this way."

The book shares personal stories and explores the possibilities for changing birth-order "fate." The author includes her own experiences along with the results of an online survey of several hundred random family members. At the end of each of ten conversational-style chapters contributing psychologist Dr. Kristin Russell offers self-help suggestions for personal growth and transforming sibling and family relationships.

Chicago artist Ann Marie Greenberg's book cover expresses the joy and the burdens of being an oldest daughter—willingly tethered to her family and forging her own path.

"Oldest Daughters: What to know if you are one or have ever been bossed around by one" provides a fresh perspective on family relationships and feminism.

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