Teresa M. (truthsayer) reviewed on 1/6/2011 + 21 more book reviews

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My hat is off to Truddi Chase for surviving the severe child abuse described in this book. How she managed to write such a convincing portrayal of so many unique personalities is in itself an achievement. She creates a personal mythology of her own internal world. She uses her personal created world to cope with the external world and support herself without being hospitalized.She was a very intelligent and strong woman. Truddi died in March of 2010 at the age of 75. What she wanted to show us through her story is how devastating and destructive child sexual abuse is on children. If one isn't convinced after reading this account then one can't have a heart. I would definitely caution those who've been sexually abused due to intensely triggering scenes. If you have been diagnised with dissociative identity disorder, her description of how multiple personality works in one woman's mind could give you insight and language to speak about your own condition. Sybil chose to integrate her 16 personalities but Truddi's the Troops decided against integration for very complex reasons. I recommend the book but the reading level is high, content difficult to understand at times, and some imagery very triggering. R.I.P. Truddi. You certainly deserve peace for all you lived through.

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