It Takes Two by Cathy Newman (William Collins)

It really takes two for success as Cathy Newman so perceptively describes in her wonderful book.

Dyads or basic unit of two individuals tend to work best horizontaly rather than vertically. Usually everything goes wrong when one person, for whatever reason, moves into position above other. The decisive characteristic of the dyad is that each member must actually accomplish something. And a sense when to lead and when to submit seems to be at most importance in a couples success.

As the author says: "Sometimes, to appreciate people fully, we need to see them through the prism of the person closest to them." 

And then she takes us to a journey of famous couples, such as sisters Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell, Bill and Melinda Gates, Amelia Earhart and George Putnam and many more.

It's a study and celebration of coupledom. In each case, each half of the couple brings something different into the partnership. 

Very interesting, insightful and modern approach to history. Must read!

5/5