Tripping the Prom Queen

A dramatic, up-close look at the dark world of female rivalry. Judith Warner, Perfect Madness Susan Shapiro Barash has exploded the myth that women help one another, are supportive of one another, and want one another to succeed. Based on interviews with woman across a broad social spectrum, she has discovered that the competition among women is more vicious precisely because it is covert. She tells us: Why women can't and won't admit to rivalry How women are trained from an early age to compete with one another Which areas women most heatedly compete in The differences between competition, envy, and jealousy When competition is healthy and when it isn't Why women find it irresistible to trip the prom queen Whether youve tripped the prom queen or been tripped yourself, you will find an engrossing exploration of this female phenomenon, as well as hope for better, more fulfilling relationships. a must-read for women who want to reach their full individual potential and form strong relationships Rosalind Wiseman, Queen Bees and Wannabes.