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This book tells Milligan's story up to 1982.
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On Saturday, October 22, 1977, University Police Chief John Kleberg placed the area of Ohio State University's medical school under heavy police security. Read the first page
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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From the moment I opened the first page, I was gripped by the life of Billy Milligan. This book fantistically captures the experience and emotion in Billys life. From the abuse he encountered from his step father, to the crimes committed by his personalities, which led to his amazing trial and subsequent treatment. The author writes in a way which helps you understand and learn about each of Billys personalities from the wonderful boy Danny, to the "undesirables" bansished by Arthur. Each personality having its own name, weight and characteristics, from men to women, to adults to small children. It seems that this illness still brings out a lot of ignorance in people (as shown by Billys time in Lima Hospital)but with the help of books like this, maybe we all can learn to understand a little more. This book brought out many emotions, from tears, anger and frustration in me (and I wasn't even there!). This was my first real insight into multiple personality and how it affects not only the individual, but everybody around them. My only dissapointment in this book was that as soon as I finished it, I went on the net to find out more about Billy, to find out that a sequel has been written called the Milligan Wars (published in Japan) but not due to be published in America until the film The Crowded Room (based on the Mind of Billy Milligan) was released. Sadly after some investigation it looks like the film script has been left on a shelve to collect dust, and perhaps none of us will ever learn what happened next (unless we learn to speak Japanese. Still with this dissapointment I have to say that this book is amazing and highly recommended to anybody. Just be warned - its difficult to put down.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I had read Sybil and wanted to read some other 'autobiographical' books on DID. When i read the synopsis and discovered Billy was trialed for rape, i admit, i was uneasy about begining this book.
However, my suspicions soon vanished and i became embroiled in Billy's world.
This is superbly written, appears factual yet conveys real emotion. At times, i would be reading and wiping the tears from my cheeks, or quietly muttering at the unfairness of people who pull the financial strings in hospital/judicial settings.
No doubt there are people out there who will say the book and its writings are a ruse to deflect the seriousness of the sex offence, but I for one, believe what is written.
It is thought provoking, powerful and a must for anyone who is interested in DID.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Meet Billy Milligan. But who is he? The man with 24 distinct personalities. Meet Arthur the Englishman, Ragen the keeper of hate, and ultimately The Teacher - the "fusion" of all Billy's personalities. All these personalities began to be discovered after Billy was arrested for the kidnap and rape of 3 women, crimes for which he was acquitted by reason of insanity caused by the mulitple personalities. It is a heart-rendering exploration of the fragileness of the human mind.
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I love this book!
This is an amazing true story!! I only wish for a sequel to see how Billy is getting on..
Delivered in speedy time I will read this again and again
Delivered in speedy time I will read this again and again
Published 8 months ago by Cheryl
milligans meandering tale
The first few chapters are the books best.
Crimes are commited and then we are introduced to the perpetrator, or perpetrators since there's 20 of him. Read more
Crimes are commited and then we are introduced to the perpetrator, or perpetrators since there's 20 of him. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Zeddy12
Better than fiction
I won't repeat the reviews others wrote about the actual substance, only say that I loved this book, I couldn't believe that it was not pure fiction, the story was so exciting and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sunci Mazar
Couldn't put it down..
The book arrived in the condition specified - used with yellowing pages but in otherwise good condition. It was well packaged. Read more
Published 19 months ago by MistyGreen
awesome book
This is a must read if you would love to get in the heads of people to see what makes them tick. It keeps you interested the whole way through and at times makes you wonder if you... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by JUBS
Phenomenal
I couldn't stop reading it. I was so captivated by Billy's story. As a psychology major, I was fascinated with his illness. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2001
I loved this book
this was the first book that i ever read. and i had to read it for a psychology class.i was dredding it but once i started reading it got very interesting. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 1999
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