Trudi Chase is an apparently ordinary woman in her thirties. She visited a psychiatrist because she felt "unreal" and suffered from odd memory lapses. He discovered that she is inhabited by over ninety spirits, some aware of each other, some not. This book forms part of her attempt to come to terms with her separate selves and to reconcile them to each other. Her problems are apparently rooted in horrific childhood sexual abuse. Until she learns whether or not she killed the man who abused her, her therapy must continue. Her "troops" provide the narrative, when one voice tires, another takes over.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By BS DAVIES
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This is the very,very sad story of a little girl's life on a farm, with her step father who is a very cruel man, and her mother who is not much better, it tell's the story (quite graphically) of the sexual, mental and physical abuse this girl went through from when she was little more than a baby, it's not a "nice" book to read, but in fairness I don't think "nice" is the word meant for this book, it's very hard to read at times and had me in tears thinking what this child went through with no-one to help her. I read the book a week ago and I still get a lump in my throat when I think of her life with the people who were supposed to protect her.
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This book is one of the most amazing books that I have ever read and would recommend it to everyone, I leant it to one of my friends and she felt the same as I do. Although I was slightly worried at first that I would be confused by the number of personalities this book was written in a way that lead to a complete understanding into their formation. Although a tough read with all that happened in her early years, it is a brilliantly heart rendering insight, which is all the more poignant if experienced at any degree first hand. A book that I think is well worth a place in anyones bookcase.
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Well written. Probably an eye opener for people who do not know about or accept some of the worst types of child abuse and what it can do. Trudi (& troops) must be complimented not only for telling her (their) story but for the honest and yet tactful way it was told. I would recomend reading this book AND having a friend to discuss it with! Thank you Trudi and Troops
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Terrific book and one that I find very useful as a reference and for intense information. I only wish it could have been printed using larger type face.
Published 1 month ago by Sally Wilson
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Amazing story
This is not a book for everyone. It is very disturbing throughout. However it is very well done and an amzing story. It took some guts to do this. Read more
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not what i was expecting
The abuse Trudi suffered was horrific. With a sadistic, vile step parent and mother who failed her at every level, she never really stood a chance. Read more
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This is an amazing, yet tragic book, a must read, especially if you're studying psychology, really helps to visualise what you're learning about. Read more
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This book was mentioned by my friend when we were talking about multipersonality. I bought it as soon as I could.
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I found the British version on VHS titled 'Shattered' and starring Shelley Long, and I ordered it through Amazon UK. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2009 by Julie B.
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Stays with you.
A shocking story of one family's terrible abuse of their child and the life long repercussions on that child. Read more
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true inside into the world of someone with multiple personalities
A very compelling, if at times confusing, read! It shows a fascinating coping mechanism of a very intelligent woman, the only way she could survive her ordeal!
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