A hilarious, touching book about sisters explores the divergent paths siblings often travel. Barbara, Mimi, Helen, Kate, and Susie grew up in the same household with the same parents, but they experienced life differently. Barbara was born while her father was missing in action during World War II. Mimi and Helen were raised in the idealistic years that followed. Kate and Susie grew up during Vietnam, the hippie movement, and after their parents had raised nine children and grown more lenient and—frankly—exhausted! Woven throughout this fascinating book about sisters growing up is the abiding love the women had for their parents and each other. A memoir about family ties and a coming of age story about strong, smart women, But Mom Told Me I Was the Prettiest! examines the power of steadfast love. This story about the bond of sisterhood demonstrates the unity of family and reflects what is most significant, relevant, and influential to each of the women.