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 women across a broad social spectrum, she has discovered that the competition among women is more vicious precisely because it is covert. She tells us: * 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 you've 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 The author of eight previous books, Susan Shapiro Barash is a well-recognized gender expert and professor of critical thinking and gender studies at Marymount Manhattan College. She is frequently sought out by newspapers, television shows and radio programs to comment on women's issues. Shelly Frasier has narrated over forty audiobooks and has appeared in many independent film projects. Her recent audiobooks include Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin and Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach.