Susan Dominus, Lauren Groff and Sarah True with Taffy Brodesser-Akner: The Family Dynamic

Join acclaimed New York Times Magazine staff writer Susan Dominus, National Book Award-finalist novelist Lauren Groff (Fates and Furies, Matrix, and more), two-time U.S. Olympian Sarah True, and New York Times Magazine staff writer, bestselling author and Emmy-nominated screenwriter Taffy Brodesser-Akner (Fleishman is in Trouble, Long Island Compromise) for an exploration of extraordinary siblings — and Dominus’ new book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success.

What explains those rare families that boast multiple children who achieve uncommon success — is it an inherited quality, the influence of a parent or sibling, or a simply twist of luck? In searching for answers to these questions, Susan Dominus sought out high-achieving families who shared intimate stories of their upbringing, and spoke with leading researchers studying child success, family relationships, and more. The result is The Family Dynamic — drawing from years of research, interviews, and personal narratives (including the story of award-winning writer Groff and her sister, Olympic triathlon and Ironman athlete Sarah True) Dominus investigates the complex interplay of genetics, parenting, and sibling influence that can transform a household into an incubator of remarkable success.

In a candid conversation, hear Dominus, Groff, True, and Brodesser-Akner, whose own fiction dives deep into sibling relationships, discuss what makes extraordinary families work — the science behind sibling bonds and the potential hidden within our most intimate relationships.