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Summary: A good look from the inside.
Review: I found this to be one of the more readable books on MPD/DID that I've encountered, in large part, because it is mostly focused on what is one of the most difficult parts of being diagnosed with any psychological condition--accepting it. In some places, there was less detail than I would have liked--for instance, he does not mention how he, Cameron, has dealt with what must be a great deal of anger at his abusers. At other points, he went into far too much detail of who made which clothes, and where the pasta maker came from. Overall, though, First Person Plural was a good look at someone who is both multiple, and functioning. Those who insist that West's story can't be true because other multiples don't behave in the same way should consider the fact that there may be as many ways for a dissociative disorder to manifest as there are people with those disorders. So little is actually known about the brain and how it works that it seems early to insist that "This can't happen."
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Summary: A moving story that threatens some
Review: I loved this story and I'm impressed with West's skills as a writer and a man dealing with his disorder. I'm curious as to why some people seem so threatened by what he has achieved. Some comments indicate to me either professional jealousy (first book a bestseller) or a preference for minimalistic writing. But no one can devalue the gift Dr. West has given every reader with First Person Plural--those looking for education, entertainment (it IS a great read), or understanding. Bravo Cameron West. You and your guys are tops in my book.
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Summary: SPELLBINDING--I CAN PUT ANY BOOK DOWN--BUT NOT THIS ONE
Review: I haven't even finished this book yet and I am so excited about it that I have to tell everyone. This is a remarkable story that is wonderfully written in an honest, straightforward and endearing manner. You get pulled right into this family's life. The first few chapters have enough fast paced material to fill an entire book on its own. The most incredible part is that it is TRUE. Thank you, Cameron, for sharing your story and helping to educate us about your illness.
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Summary: From one multiple to another
Review: I thank Cameron West for writing his account of D.I.D. it hits very close to home. Great reading. Thank you for letting the world know how we live each and every day!
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Summary: Why are you so seduced by this made-for-Oprah story?
Review: DID? Touching evocations of *24* personalities? Stop watching so much "victim" telvision, put your rational faculties in operation, and read Elaine Showalter. Maybe then you'll be able to resist the soon-to-come movie version of the heart-rending "real-life story." This is pure written-with-an-eye-toward-profit mass-market nonsense.
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Summary: Verbose
Review: First, Oprah warned that the book reads like fiction, but it isn't. I find that real hard to believe. His, West's verbose details of events that he wasn't even there prove this--example when "Rikki" and her friend, "Tanya" are at the restaurant having margarita's and nachos. West went into vivid detail explaing the surroundings-- If West would cut out the insignificant menusha (i.e. "Fillers") of details that leaves the reader asking "and your point is"--the book would make up maybe a good magazine article in Vanity Fair, Esquire, et al. This book, diminishes those that truly do suffer from "DID". It truly is hard to believe that in his state of mind, given the fact his wife has a degree in Psychology, and supposedly worked with children--she wouldn't know how to refer her husband to a licenced Psychiatrist!! Moreover, when West decides to call up a psychologist, from the Yellow Pages, she was able to diagnose him immediatly---It became clear to the reader, that "Arly" had seen "Sybil", or "The Three Faces of Eve" one too many times--Oh, and the fact that Arly couldn't recommend a psychologist in California (of all places), yet gives West the international association of DID suffers--c'mon!! I question the monetary motives behind West!! 1) Get on the Oprah show - equals automatic, 2) Bestseller; and 3) Of course, the Movie rights(which none other than, the infamaous Robin Williams already has bought---the book, the movie = megabucks. Too bad, because there are truly some people out in the world that are affected by "DID"--and the book diminishes the consequences of the disease. Pitiful!!!!!
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Summary: Questionable motives
Review: Unbelievable!! This books reads more like a movie script, complete with scenery descriptions and fade ins and outs. I have heard many stories from people with Multiple Personality Disorder, and nary a one ever knew (with a shutter and snap?) that an alter was going to appear. Furthermore, nary a one knew what occurred when the alter was out - much less make "agreements" with them on when to appear. Please! I know a good work of fiction when I read it. West knew he had a best seller when he appeared on the Oprah show, which is what he wants. His book sounds more like some trashy romance novel with his volumes of unnecessary descriptions. If you take out all of those descriptions you may have enough for a short essay. I think his book will hurt those who truly have been diagnosed from a liscensed psychiatrist. I believe there are people who have multiples, but West's tales make it look too convenient to be "gone" when a situation arises - one which he prefers not to deal with. I believe in DID, but I don't believe Dr. West.
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Summary: An inspiring story for everyone
Review: I read this book in a day and found it to be not only extremely informative on DID and the personal experiences of someone finding out they have it, but a guide for everyone who finds out they are different or damaged from their childhood. This is a story about accepting yourself for all your flaws and learning to live with the tools you have. It is also a story about love, and about coping with things that happen to people you love. I applaud Cam and Rikki for writing this very important book and for keeping it together through it all.
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Summary: The Greatest Book of The Year
Review: First Person Plural is a great book That Keeps you reading and is very interesting. It also teaches a good leson and lets people know what it is realy like to be a multiple
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Summary: Fine Book.
Review: Good book. Bad book. Very long. Not long enough. Makes for an enjoyable read. Not so enjoyable. Hard to understand. Too simplistic. I think this multiple personality thing is ridiculous. Well, I think there just may be something to this multiple personality thing. Cybil is calling -- got to go.
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