Sybil (Great Novels That Make Great Movies, Vol. 2) [Paperback] Flora Rheta Schreiber

Description

1975 edition. Paperback cover has some moderate wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

“Sybil” is a landmark work in the study of dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. Originally published in 1973, this harrowing true account by Flora Rheta Schreiber chronicles the treatment of “Sybil,” a pseudonym for a woman who manifested 16 distinct personalities as a result of severe childhood trauma. The book was an instant bestseller and brought widespread public attention to DID, sparking debates within the psychiatric community about the validity and origins of this controversial condition. While some have questioned the veracity of certain details, “Sybil” remains a seminal work that profoundly influenced our understanding of the human psyche’s capacity for fragmentation and self-preservation. This well-worn 1975 edition bears the marks of a thought-provoking and unsettling reading experience that challenged prevailing notions of identity and mental illness.