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Summary: Inspiring, honest, fascinating, hard to put down
Review: Cameron West is a person that stands out from the crowd, not because of his struggle with DID, but in spite of it. Anyone that desires to grow, to live in truth, and make the right choices despite the obstacles and odds will love this book. For me this book was about the struggle for right to overcome wrong, and good persevering over evil.Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing your story Cameron West.
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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: I sat down to read this book Sunday evening, and I couldn't stop reading. It's one of the most engrossing reads I've come across in years. Highly reccomended.
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Summary: A book to change lives
Review: If you ever read I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, or Sybil, or ever watched The Three Faces of Eve with fascination, you may have a hint of what Dr. Cameron West delivers in this book. But only a hint. While this book carefully chronicles a man's struggle with Disassociative Identity Disorder, it is also one of the most inspiring and engrossing books I have ever put my hands on. Please do not be dissuaded by reviewers on this page, whose social or "medical" opinions are contrary to those offered in this book. This is a must read. This is a book that will change your life; it will inspire you to great courage; it will break your heart and open your soul; it will make you hold your loved ones most dear. It is just that incredible.
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Summary: I found the book enlightening .
Review: I just finished reading Cameron West's book, First Person Plural. I could not put it down. I saw the last part of West's appearance on the Oprah show and ran to my computer immediately to order it when Oprah mentioned the book was available from Amazon. My curiosity was stirred and I can honestly say it was well satisfied. This book is well written and very easy to read. It broke my heart and brought tears to my eyes to read of West's struggle with discovering his multiples and his denial of his guys. I grinned with pride for him when reading his speech. I learned a little about DID. I will be anxiously awaiting the release of his second book.
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Summary: An account of the author's experiences
Review: There have been a spate of books debunking Dissociative Identity Disorder and indicating that cases of DID are the result of suggestion by incompetent therapists. Among those who have been most critical of these books are many individuals diagnosed with DID who resent that others have made so many incorrect statements about their condition and their treatment. One expects that Sybil, for example, would have taken strong exception to the recent bout of Monday-morning quarterbacking that has gone on concerning the validity of her diagnosis. Since few people with DID have access to the media, their stories are not getting heard. West's book seems to be an exception.
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Summary: Interesting - yet at times it is hard to believe.
Review: This is an easy read and keeps you turning pages quickly to find out what the next alter is going to do. West describes certain examples of phone conversations with relatives that leaves this reader wondering if the conversations really took place or was he having these phone conversations with one of the alters in his mind. Wests' long winded and extreme descriptions of looking at a tree or watching his wife baking corn muffins can be longer than when he is describing episodes of the alters coming out or the conversations the alters are having. You do get the feeling that West does have some personality disorder and has spent time in hospitals for this disorder. I know men who have cheated on their wive's and have said just about the same things West has just to save their happy little home. In reading this book, I could not find any solid connection of this actually happening. All of this could actually be what West himself says many times in this book -- made up.
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Summary: There is something here for every family to learn
Review: "First Person Plural" starts out like a mystery novel, it soon becomes very clear that it's not. It shows horror, heartache, courage and the will to survive, but fiction it is not. This book gives us a firsthand account of a man who has his reality shaken, and split into many pieces. Each one of these pieces helps him understand more about the whole. By understanding more about the mechanics of (DID), I realize how complex the workings of the human mind are. And as such, how protected we are in ways we can't even fathom. It's hard to imagine a family staying together through such adversity, yet they have. Cameron West's book is a recipe for family healing.
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Summary: A phenomenal book
Review: Cameron West writes with humor, clarity, compassion, and remarkable, raw honesty. He draws the reader into the heart of his family and the intimate workings of his own mind. The book details his struggles with Dissociative Identity Disorder as a result of repeated instances of brutal childhood incest. And yet despite the enormity of his own suffering and pain, West never succumbs to narcissism or self-pity in his writing. We see his struggles to heal the disconnected parts of himself, so that he can be the kind of husband and father he wants to be (and has been able to be, before the troubling appearances of his alters). We see the profound effect his illness has upon his bright, energetic wife Rikki and his young son Kyle. And finally, we see the tremendous power of fierce love in action. This is the story of an amazing family, who traveled together through the dark tunnels of hopelessness, fear, despair, uncertainty -- hanging on to each other for dear life along the way -- and finally reached the light and solid ground. It is wonderful to see Dissociative Identity Disorder portrayed in such human terms. I have a much greater understanding of how it works, and a deeper respect for the remarkable ways the human mind creates to survive impossible contradictions and pain. It seems to me that we all dissociate at one time or another, and we certainly all have many personas to get us through the roles we are required to play in any given day. In Cameron's case, the mind has simply used this ability as a tool to help keep him alive in deadly circumstances. I will never choose to label this illness as "crazy." I feel enormous respect and love for Cameron West and his family.
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Summary: A brave story of hope and resounding courage
Review: We have all had moments in our life when we felt a bit "disassociated" -- we forget if we wrote that letter, or where we put the keys, and it seems as if we were momentarily lost in a fog. Cameron West tells of his constant struggles in the forest of his own mind, with lost moments and the fear they bring, as he matures and is forced to accept the hard truth. Though few of us are forced to such courage and few have endured as much as West has in his life, this book's message is universal -- so human, so resonant, so true.
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Summary: Destined to be a big bestseller
Review: I thought this was a terrific book. I saw the author on Oprah and was so moved by his story, I just had to know more. The book tells so much more than the Oprah piece, and I just couldn't put it down. As Oprah said, it's a great story, and inspiring as well. I can definitely deal with the kids, the job, the husband and the demands of life a little better knowing Cameron West overcame demons much harsher than anything I've faced. I highly recommend this exceptional book.
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