Sybil: The Classic Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities (Hardcover)

from polkadotshark

More interesting for the story surrounding it and what happened after than the actual content itself. As for the book, well, it read like a bad made for television movie than a factual account of a patient suffering from a severe mental disorder. It's worth a look, but don't go in expecting much.

from polkadotshark

More interesting for the story surrounding it and what happened after than the actual content itself. As for the book, well, it read like a bad made for television movie than a factual account of a patient suffering from a severe mental disorder.It's worth a look, but don't go in expecting much.

from CindyAmrhein

I read this book in high school when it first came out. It freaked me out. It was assigned to me in class and in 1973 (or 74 when I read it I don't remember which)there was nothing like it. The abuse was horrific, not to mention the concept of so many personalities. I had to write a book report a...

from jadestar31

I'm really conflicted about my feelings for this novel. The premise of Sybil is so riveting. A young woman, after a childhood of abuse, cruelty, and torture develops sixteen other distinct personalities. However, I found myself unable to get past the overly clinical language and all of the psycho...

from polkadotshark

More interesting for the story surrounding it and what happened after than the actual content itself. As for the book, well, it read like a bad made for television movie than a factual account of a patient suffering from a severe mental disorder. It's worth a look, but don't go in expecting much.