Sybil

Let me start off by saying, I read this book to be able to generate my own opinion about the controversy I have seen online about whether this story is true. I'm not writing this review to add to the debate but I am writing this to bring awareness to the possibility of its truth in contrast with the complete denial that Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a real. After reading this as a social work student, I no longer have doubts that Dissociative Identity Disorder is a very real disorder that deserves the recognition it received through this book. I have not completely made up my mind about whether this story is real, but imagine going through horrific debilitating trauma like this character did and see how you would cope? I should also say, that I have seen the movie multiple times and think it is the best historical depiction of Dissociative Identity Disorder in the media thus far. I would say the same for the book as it goes into greater detail about the disorder and its impacts. I would like a single moment to recognize that I read in this book during a time where the controversy was not splattered all over the media and I cannot imagine how frustrating and difficult that would have been for everyone affected by this story if it is indeed true. I would like to congratulate [a:Flora Rheta Schreiber 38301 Flora Rheta Schreiber https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/f_50x66-6a03a5c12233c941481992b82eea8d23.png] for bringing light to disorder with an understanding of society's perception of mental health of the time.