This book has a sequel of sorts that came out many years after the original, “Sybil Exposed” and I have read both.
“Sybil” was written during a time in which many psychological disorders were misunderstood due to lack of research, openmindedness on many sides, and other factors. Luckily, Dr. Wilbur tried to understand Sybil and her various other personalities as best as she could with what tools she had.
Sybil showed signs of multiple personality disorder (MPD), which these days is known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I recommend researching these conditions online if you’re not familiar with them. She was abused as a child, which can lead to many different conditions. It can also not lead to any at all.
As Sybil grew, her issues got too big for her to handle alone. You can read the story to find out about what happened to her before, after and during her therapy. Even if you are not into psychologically based books, this is still a great read.
There are lots of details about the world that Sybil grew up in. I’m very detail oriented, so I really liked this aspect. Her family life is very well detailed and even goes back into their psychological history. I didn’t expect that the first time I read it. Yes, I have read this more than once.
This is December’s book review, and I haven’t picked one for January as of writing this post. Stay tuned! If you read “Sybil” please let me know what you think.
I read this book years ago for a psychology class I was in. I cried so hard for Sybil. She really went through a lot of awful things in her life and her disease didn’t help her. It’s a tough read but an amazing book.
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It really is, the sequel was hard for me to get through. Her mom was AWFUL
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Her mom was the worse. It was sickening. Since I see you’re interested in mental health books, have you ever read Hard Candy by Charles Carroll? It’s about the horrors at New Lisbon Developmental Center. I worked with some clients there and it’s an even tougher book but it shows you all the corruption and pain patients have gone through and go through in centers.
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I haven’t but that sounds interesting. I’ll add it to my list
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I’ve seen bits and pieces of the movie. This wants to make me read the book. Have you seen or read 3 Faces of Eve?
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I have not. I hear it’s really interesting.
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