Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited is a 2007 memoir written by identical twins Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein and published by Random House. The authors were separated as infants, in part, to participate in a "nature versus nurture" twin study. They were adopted by separate families who were unaware that each girl had a sister. Soon after the twins reunited for the first time in 2004 at the age of 35, they began writing the book. Of the 13 or more children involved in the study, three sets of twins and one set of triplets have discovered one another. One or two sets of twins may still not know they have an identical twin.
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Some of their strengths
Elyse Schein has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Practical, Generous, Honest, Artistic, Adventurous, and Creative.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Elyse Schein is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Elyse Schein well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Elyse Schein as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Elyse Schein is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Elyse Schein tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of Elyse Schein's challenges
While Elyse Schein has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Elyse Schein can be Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Idle, Impulsive, Careless, and Pushy.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of Elyse Schein's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Elyse Schein must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Pushy and Restless
Elyse Schein is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, Elyse Schein also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.
