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Summary: I'm different because I read this
Review: I've been a skeptic my whole life, believing that memory is something solid. Dr. West's story has shaken away my own heavy cloak of denial. Or at least it has started breaking up. Read this book with someone, talk about it. It is so powerful it will have you up at night, wondering. . .
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Summary: Sad but true
Review: When I picked this book up I simple couldn't put it down. I read this book in two days, it is one of the sadist stories of survival I have ever read. Although I could not totally understand what cameron went through, he gives a brilliant insight into Multiple personality disorder. It completely absorbed me from the moment I picked it up. Cameron is a very strong and compelling writer, how someone could live through such abuse is unbelievable never mind write about it. I loved this book so much, when I lost my first copy I simply had to order another.
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Summary: Very honest and personal account of a psychiatric disorder.
Review: Honestly written, at times a painful read. Very informative. Thank you Cameron West !
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Summary: A wonderful book.
Review: I read this book in one night. I could not put it down and turn out the light (and I did try!). The strength shown by both the author and his wonderful wife is both amzing and inspiring. I have nothing to do with DID, nor do I know anyone with this disorder - I chose this book purely because it looked like an interesting read. Understatement. I fell in love with Cam and all his alters and really felt his challenges and struggles. The book is surpurbly written. It bought tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. But in contrast, I laughed out loud at some of the situations Cam'a alters got him into. I think I'll go and read it again. Good Luck Cam and Rikki. Thankyou for sharing.
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Summary: Tought a lesson in this wide world
Review: This book was insanely (no pun intended) wonderful! I could not, not put it down. It tought you so much about Camerons life. I had never heard of DID, but now Im incredible facisnated. His use of language is wonderful, and you feel like you are with Cam all along, urging him on through his personal battle. This was a wonderful movie, and I commend him for writing it, and for never giving up!
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Summary: Very well written and a compelling story!
Review: I have read many books on this topic and found this one to be the most descriptive I have found yet. Cam and Rikki West should be applauded for their bravery in dealing with this tragic condition and their continued commitment to each other and their son. I have a friend who I believe suffers from this condition and could relate to some of his stories. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
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Summary: Good but left me wanting....
Review: This talks mostly about finding out he was a multiple. It didn't really go into what happened them which I would have been interested in.Overall though - brings great insight into what it must be like to be a multiple and what happens when you find out what's going on.
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Summary: Cam's book definitely tells it like it is!
Review: Its hard to say this. But this book definitely tells it like it is. Multiplicity is something that is scary to outsiders, and even fascinating, but the underlying factor is the fact that there are children out there being abused everyday, to the point where they can't handle their lives, and split off a part of themselves in order to save what they have of their existence.I know. We have it. DID is something that isn't a game, it's not a fun stage show. There's no way to explain how you went to the grocery store and walk out with $50 worth of candy. Or how hard buying a simple DRESS is, since everyone has their favorite color, style, fabric, and dollar amount, and the marathon arguments that consume time and energy. Or what to eat. It is hard to get monominds (those who are not DID) to understand. They see us as having three heads or something. We think maybe writing here would help us because people just dont understand that it's REAL. It's not a game, it's not a joke, and the hardest thing to accept is that we have this because there are some people in the world who think its right to hurt a kid. And it's not. We know that now. The switching is hard to deal with. Imagine sitting in the store and suddenly, oh no "POOH BEAR! " shouts out of your mouth. Everyone turns. Looks. I smile and try to act like I heard it too and dont know where it comes from. That's one of the better less embrassing quirks of having this disorder. I hope there are therapists reading this because we have been turned down by several, saying that the insurance we have is not worth the trouble, and especially NOT the diagnosis. We thank Cam West very very much for writing this book, which is nothing like Sybil, or any of the others. We know other DIDers who agree that this book tells it like it really is. It's not debilitating, it's not a game, it's real. Its not something I'm embrassed to talk about either. We're people in here. Created for a reason. With a purpose. For a sick reason, but that makes us no less real. It's also not as RARE as they say it is. Sadly enough. It's not as rare, and we thank Cam West for the effort and strength to write this book. Both for those of us who know we have it, and those who are afraid to say it.
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Summary: Fascinating
Review: Reading this was like reading a novel. He wrote it as if he were telling it to a crowd of friends. It was very literate, understandable, and concise. I like that he didn't focus too strongly or get too graphic on the abuse. I think that kind of thing makes anyone squirm. A very quick and easy read, and one you can't put down.
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Summary: Enlightening!
Review: I have to let anyone know that is interested in this book to definately get it. I have read it and very much enjoyed it. It is a story of triumph over adversity. Cam's wife is a very strong force in his life and recovery and acceptance. You learn about the illness known as Dissociative Identity Disorder and its stages. The book at times will make you want to cry, laugh and just hug Cam. It is a very good book.
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