“Another gem of a book from Dr. Joan A. Friedman on a range of topics, including the relationships, parenting, and loss of twins. The joys and challenges of being, raising, and knowing twins are all part of this excellent compendium.”
—Nancy L. Segal, Professor of Psychology and Twins Studies Center Director, California State University, Fullerton, and author of Deliberately Divided

“As an identical triplet, I found Beyond the Bond both deeply validating and eye-opening. This book offers a liberating framework for twins, their families, and a society ready to embrace wholeness over enmeshment.”
—Kari Ertresvåg, author of Parent like a Triplet

“Beyond the Bond is a courageous and compassionate reframing of what it means to be a twin in a culture that too often romanticizes sameness. Dr. Joan Friedman invites us to see twinship through a new lens—one that honors individuality, autonomy, and authentic connection. This book is more than a guide for twins and their families—it’s a mirror for society, challenging us to release outdated myths and embrace the soulful complexity of human development.”
—Roseanna DeMaria, Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Professional Studies, and founder of DeMaria Group

“Beyond the Bond is a potpourri of fascinating stories and information about twins, with something for everyone! Whether you are a twin, a parent of twins, or even a twin’s teacher or caretaker, this book is filled with useful tidbits you never even knew you needed to know. It is a true treasure trove.”
—Betsy Brown Braun, child development and behavior specialist, author of Just Tell Me What to Say and You’re Not the Boss of Me, and mother of adult triplets

“This new book about twins and twinship by Joan Friedman is a welcome addition to the literature on twins. Based on her own practice, Friedman has clearly and succinctly illuminated the main issues confronting twins in their development and lives. It is a most readable book covering important issues.”
—Vivienne Lewin, Fellow of the British Psychotherapy Foundation, and author of The Twin in the Transference and The Twin Enigma

“A thoughtful and much-needed book. With depth, empathy, and remarkable clarity, the author brings to light the emotional complexity of being a twin. It’s an outstanding and powerful contribution—essential for twins, their families, and anyone who wants to truly understand the world of twinship in all its nuances.”
—Liana Kupferman, LMFT, marriage and family therapist

“A fascinating exploration of the twin bond and all that lies beyond it. This book of essays addresses so many of the challenges that twins experience across the lifespan, while also helping their families, educators, and professionals better understand the twin dynamic.”
—Katie Wood, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Swinburne University of Technology

“Dr. Friedman sensitively and precisely addresses the central dilemmas in the lives of twins, from infancy through adulthood. The book highlights the wide range of challenges facing twins and their parents and provides clear examples from clinical work. A must-read for twins and their families.”
—Dr. Hila Segal, mother of twins and twin researcher, Longitudinal Israeli Study of Twins

“Friedman blends research with real-life stories, capturing the beauty and challenges of twinship—from identity struggles and comparisons to the deep emotional connection that often forms between twins. It neither romanticizes nor overdramatizes the twin experience, instead presenting it with nuance and empathy.”
—Maria Markodimitraki, Professor of Psychology, Department of Preschool Education, University of Crete

“Essential reading for anyone raising twins. Friedman helps parents understand the unique emotional bond of twinship and how to nurture it without losing sight of individuality.”
—Stephanie Ernst, founder of TAPS Support and parent of twins

“Dr. Friedman offers compassionate, practical guidance for parents, twins, and clinicians alike. Her insights illuminate the challenges of identity formation, individuality, and emotional development within the twin bond, making this book an invaluable resource for nurturing healthy, autonomous lives.”
—Emma Otta, PhD, Director, Painel USP de Gêmeos (the University of São Paulo Twin Panel)

“Beyond the Bond is a thoughtful and insightful guide filled with real-life stories and expert advice for anyone raising or supporting twins, triplets, or higher-order multiples. Whether you’re living this experience or simply curious about the world of multiples, this is an essential and eye-opening must-read.”
—Laura Pérgola, President of Fundación Multifamilias, Argentina

“Beyond the Bond is an invaluable and comprehensive resource for twins and their families. It is a bold, honest, and courageous look at the complexities of twinship and provides the blueprint to help twins transform limiting relational patterns and reach their full potential in life. Dr. Friedman’s book is a true gift to twins and those who love them.”
—Amy Tierney, LCSW, psychotherapist and twin dynamics specialist

“Beyond the Bond is a terrific read for twin parents of all ages! Dr. Friedman eloquently shares her personal and professional experience to help shed light on a topic not many can understand or relate to. The book will give any twin parent insights into the inner world of twin lives and parenting to better support their twins’ relationship and well-being.”
—Smadar Zmirin, twin specialist and antenatal, postnatal, and early childhood educator

“I am always delighted to read another of Joan Friedman’s books on the difficulties of navigating twin relationships, informed by her own experience. Her books are so helpful to me in my own therapeutic work as a twin specialist here in the UK.”
—Audrey Sandbank, family psychotherapist and author of Twins and the Family

“In this collection of essays, Joan Friedman offers vital help to twins and their parents in examining the complexities of twinship and moving toward expressing individuality and a sense of self during the unique twin journey.”
—Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, author of Parenting Twins

“Beyond the Bond offers invaluable insight into the unique emotional landscape of twinship, providing me as a clinician with both practical strategies and a deeper ideological framework for supporting twins and their families.”
—Dr. Elaine Nabel, PsyD, psychologist

“In a conversational tone, Dr. Friedman unravels typical situations and provides, again and again, approaches to problems that until now have appeared to have no solution. For those who have been wanting to understand twinship in a practical way, this book is likely to become a classic in the field.”
—Salomon Grimberg, MD, retired psychoanalyst, art critic, and author

“Beyond the Bond reveals how unhealthy expectations and caregiving from well-intentioned family members can have lasting effects on each of the individuals who make up the twin relationship. These stories highlight what can be done in a positive, proactive way to avoid the pitfalls of unhealthy adult twin dynamics.”
—Christine Stewart-Fitzgerald, host and producer of the Twin Talks podcast and mother of adolescent twins