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jeffthink's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a bit biased here as a parent of identical twin 1 year olds! I was hoping to learn about the identical twin experience, as well as some practical tips for how to be more sensitive to their upcoming unique childhood. I came away feeling relatively satisfied in both, as Pogrebin did a good job of mixing science with storytelling as she outlined the unusual world of identical twins. That said, perhaps because I'm a parent of identical twins, I was hoping for a bit more pragmatic learnings, and a bit less deep storytelling, hence only 3 stars. Still, I'm really thankful for the book, and enjoyed it!
sleepkore's review against another edition
5.0
This book tore me up. It offers great insight into twins and came highly recommend by a fellow parent of twins. Pogrebin is an identical twin and interviews a vast array of twins in an effort to explore, explain, and help others and herself understand this unique relationship. She writes the book through a lens of her own twin-ship and the intimacy here pulls you in. I read it with deep nostalgia?...a happy sadness?...because it portrayed this amazing relationship my girls can potentially have, but it also hints at the problems that could be on our horizon. But I definitely feel better for having read it, and the advice for parents is taken to heart.
markma's review against another edition
4.0
One and the Same by Abigail Pogrebin is about growing up and living as a twin. She is a twin herself so she uses some of her own experiences in the book. As a twin myself I found this book really interesting because it also explains what it is like to be a twin as an adult, being separated, and I have not often been separate from my twin. She explains all the sides of all the ideas and arguments about twins, the psychology and just twin things, that only twins understand. But in the end she allows you to come to your own conclusions. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a twin or has a close relationship with a twin, it really helps you understand their relationship.
kstericker's review against another edition
3.0
In general, this book is a very interesting exploration of the lives of twins which incorporates a wide range of perspectives. I felt the section about the Farleys could have been handled much better than it was; Pogrebin explicitly asserts that Clair Farley "went so far as to become a woman to differentiate himself from his twin" when Clair openly contradicts this characterization of her transgender identity in her interview with Pogrebin (and prefers female pronouns, which are used inconsistently throughout the section).
pluralise's review
4.0
A whole lot of different aspects of twinship -- some things I could definitely sympathize with, and some things I don't think my sister and I ever ran into. Recommended for anyone who knows twins; I'm sure it's a relationship that can be confusing from the outside, but this books opens up a little window.
mnreece's review
4.0
I’m neither a twin not related to twins but this book was still fascinating (even if it sat on my bookshelf for nearly ten years). It’s more than just a study of twins. The author dives deep into what makes us individuals. Highly recommend!
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