Deborah Roberts Discusses Her New Book 'Sisters Loved & Treasured'

The Inspiration Behind 'Sisters Loved & Treasured'

• 💡 Deborah Roberts, author and journalist, was inspired to write 'Sisters Loved & Treasured' after experiencing the loss of siblings, which made her reflect on the profound sisterly bond.
• 🧠 She discovered through her research that the sister bond significantly boosts mental health and overall well-being.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Growing up in a household with seven sisters and two brothers, Roberts initially took the constant presence of her sisters for granted.

Personal Sisterhood Stories

• 💖 Stacy Sager shares her experience of her sister, also named Deborah, providing crucial support during her breast cancer chemotherapy.
• 🤝 Sager highlights that sisters are a constant presence throughout life, especially during crises, unlike other relationships that may come and go.
• 👵🏽 The matriarchal structure of Sager's family, with generations of sisters, instilled the importance of this bond from a young age.

Exploring Sisterhood Through Interviews

• 📚 Roberts interviewed over 50 sister groups, totaling more than 100 women, to explore the diverse nature of sisterly relationships.
• 🎭 Stories ranged from Viola Davis, who bonded with her sisters over trauma, to everyday sister relationships, including twins and those with complex dynamics.
• 🔗 A common thread across all interviews was the deep, powerful connection and the assurance that someone shares your history and has your back, regardless of day-to-day disagreements.

The Enduring Power of Sisterhood

• 💬 Even when sisters don't always get along, there is an unbreakable bond that holds them together, as exemplified by Shonda Rhimes' trust in her sister to run her business.
• 🎁 The book aims to highlight the transcendent power of sisterhood and its positive impact on mental health, even amidst everyday annoyances like sweater-stealing or driving each other crazy.
• ✨ Reading the book inspires a desire to be a better sister and cherish these unique relationships.

About the Book and Deborah Roberts

• 📖 'Sisters Loved & Treasured' is available now, with a QR code provided for easy purchasing.
• 📺 Deborah Roberts is also known as a co-anchor on '20/20' and hosts the 'After Show' podcast.