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Observations of the ways a sister brings joy to one's life
Nuns are "sisters", too
It's a gem!

You're the Best Sister Ever
Maria Smedstad
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0740738569

Book Description

For better or for worse, your sister is with you for life. She knows all your deepest, darkest secrets"and finally has gotten to the age where she won"t share them with anyone. You"re the Best Sister Ever is a collection of bold, sassy illustrations and funny, honest insights into one of the deepest bonds women experience. Some sample truths, from the affectionate to the witty:" "You love my friends, but dislike my enemies more than I do." "You supply me with a nice second wardrobe." "You know what I wear (and what I eat) when I think no one else is around, and you still seem to love me." "Between the two of us, someone is bound to remember our relatives" birthdays." "Wherever I am out in the world, I am never alone."Just hip enough not to be sappy, this book is the perfect gift for that one-of-a-kind sister.

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Observations of the ways a sister brings joy to one's life.......2003-12-07

A merry and joyful collection, You're The Best Sister Ever by Maria Smedstad is a simple tribute and delightful reading. It is also an excellent giftbook for sisters of all ages. Whimsical color illustrations add a humorous touch to the touching observations of the ways a sister brings joy to one's life, including "between the two of us, someone is bound to remember our relatives' birthdays" and "through you I get to meet more men."

Nuns are "sisters", too.......2003-09-21

I'm not a sister. I don't have a sister. I'm actually a man. This is by no fault of my own, by the way. That said, my initial attraction to this book might seem somewhat peculiar. Upon reading it however, I was immediately impressed by its honesty and imagination. In a time of "feel good" "coming-of-age" narratives on one end of the spectrum, and shock-value "dark-for-the-sake-of-being-dark" graphic novels on the other, Smedstad's first work manages to dig deeper and, in doing so, sift through the extremely human qualities of actual relationships. When you read this, you get the distinct feeling that these are not cartoon characters, but real people, equipped with both strengths and weaknesses. These sisters are also nicely illustrated by Smedstad's unique drawing style; each graphic situation is fraught with the minutiae and bi-products of everyday life-- cool little details in each drawing that are not to be missed. Finally, the often single-expression dialogues between Hanna and Maria are graced with a biting sense of humor; "You have a beard. Pluck it." After reading this, I was reminded that I too had a beard that needed plucking. And, with this, I realized that I had stumbled upon a book that was also for people who either don't have sisters or aren't likely to become one. Like me.

It's a gem!.......2003-09-11

If you have a sister about whom you are, admitedly ambivalent, this is a real "feel good" winner. The drawings are cute without being schmarmy and you can tell that Maria feels a real affection for her sister Hanna. Great as a stocking stuffer for your favorite (or only) sister.

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