I read this book because I've always had a fascination to find out more about MPD/DID. My mother who majored in psychology in college, told me that everyone interested in the subject should read about the Sybil Dorsett case. This book was fascinating, but at times it was tedious. I've read different reviews from people and articles that claim this book is a false representation of what actually happened to the woman many people know as Sybil Dorsett. While there are books that talk about the exposing of the falsity of Dr. Connie Wilbur's psychoanalysis and that she was out for fame and while seeking fame, exploited this woman. I don't particularly think I believe that. I think even if this book was set out to be completely fiction would represent a very needed representation of the effects of severe child abuse. While this book wasn't one of my favorites, I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the subject because it is truly a spellbinding story.