Identical Strangers Quotes

“Throughout my life, I have always felt torn between my dual contradictory natures. I'm the obedient daughter and devoted friend, but also a self-destructive rebel. I thrive on structure and treasure spontaneity. I am smart, but ignorant. Depressed, but optimistic. Confident but insecure. I have often asked myself which "me" is the true version.”
― Elyse Schein, Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited

“I am an insecure egotist. I am better than the world and not worthy of the world all at once.”
― Elyse Schein, Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited

“But every conceivable trait we’ve looked at turns up some genetic influence.”
― Elyse Schein, Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited