- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (25 Sep 1975)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140040315
- ISBN-13: 978-0140040319
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 69,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Sybil’ is the fascinating, incredibly moving true story of a woman with sixteen personalities – two of whom were men – and her struggle, against overwhelming odds, for health and happiness.
‘Astonishing book … it forces you to look at yourself and the people around you in a new way’ Doris Lessing.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I was first given a friends copy some years ago, I read it in three days. This book is truly inspiring, and tells the tale of how Sybil's life was run by her personalities. Having now read this book numerous times, it still has the capacity to shock me when discriptions are given of the abuse inflicted on Sybil by her mother. The personalities and their ways of living their lives had me shaking my head in wonderment that Sybil did not go insane, living with them yet not knowing their existence until her therapy began. I highly recomment this book, whatever your interests, but especially if you are involved with children who have been abused. 5 Stars!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
That this book is a true story is something I had to constantly remind myself as I was reading it, because in many ways it feels like a novel. The Sybil described in this book is so alien that I found it almost impossible to relate to her as a human being.
That's to take nothing away from the book. Sybil's story alone is good enough to make this book a classic, but it is well and sympathetically written after years of painstaking research by the author.
The suspense of finding out what happened in Sybil's childhood to cause the disassociation into different personalities is superbly done, and makes reading the book a thoroughly gripping experience.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although well written I would not class this book as an easy read,never the less I enjoyed it immensely. It is very informative in regards to the condition and offers excellent insight into what a sufferer endures. I personally feel that the book comes across as rather clinical, written perhaps in a more professional manner. I felt that it was not very empathic or warm even, especially in regards to the barbaric abuse that Sybil was subjected to, in fact it was quite dispassionate. However, this does not reflect negatively upon it's literary qualities.
The very existence of this disorder goes beyond proof that the human mind is utterly compelling and in it's self a complex miracle.
There was one particular paragraph within the book that I could really relate to, I quote "Like a mollusc, Willard Dorsett had always stayed within his shell,insulated in the private sea of his own concerns", I correlate this to my very own father too, he was much the same in regards to his own dissociation regarding acknowledgement of my abuse.
I recommend anyone whom is studying or just interested in Psychology/Therapy to read this book as it is profound, a masterpiece.
The very existence of this disorder goes beyond proof that the human mind is utterly compelling and in it's self a complex miracle.
There was one particular paragraph within the book that I could really relate to, I quote "Like a mollusc, Willard Dorsett had always stayed within his shell,insulated in the private sea of his own concerns", I correlate this to my very own father too, he was much the same in regards to his own dissociation regarding acknowledgement of my abuse.
I recommend anyone whom is studying or just interested in Psychology/Therapy to read this book as it is profound, a masterpiece.
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Reading "Sybil"
I had seen the film of "Sybil" a while back and when I saw it, it horrified me it was so very sad and chilling to watch. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C.V. "Love to read"
Sybil: The true story of a woman possessed
Excellent book, had leant mine out to a friend who let someone else borrow it. Never saw it again and it has taken years to get my hands on this copy. Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. A. Purvis
exellent book
An excellent book. Couldn't put it down. Saw the film years ago and it was recently re-shown which rekindled my interest in it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by butterfly1
Living with DID
When this book was first published 50 years ago, it introduced the world to Multiple Personality Disorder, now better known as Dissociative Identity Disorder. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Larry Roland Taylor
Excellent
One of the best books I have ever read. As a newly qualified counsellor it gave me a huge insight into a subject that I now know I knew nothing about.
Published 18 months ago by MRS J ALLEN
Good to deepen knowledge
This is the second book I have read on MPD and must say that due to the amount of reviews I have heard and read, I was expecting more. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Danielle Warren
Incredible book but not a easy read
I read this book as I developed a curiosity and interest in mental illnesses while completing my psychology degree. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by That welsh one
Does anyone know......
A great book which arrived quickly. I watched this film years ago & it had quite an impact & i'm currently trying to get it on dvd, either region 2 or region 0. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Ms. E. P. Weedall
Deserving of the "Classic" reputation it has
This is an amazing book. As it was one of the earliest books written about Dissociative Identity Disorder, it more than deserves the reputation as a classic that it has. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Someone
One of the best books ever!
This is without a doubt one of the best books i have ever read! You grow to really love Sybil and feel for her. Read more
Published on 19 July 2009 by Laura
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