From the author of million-copy bestseller, Flowers for Algernon, the shocking true story of a troubled young man and his splintered, terrifying world. Inspiration for the new TV series THE CROWDED ROOM starring Tom Holland 'An absorbing, often heart-rending exploration of the human mind' Cosmopolitan 'Fascinating' LA Times '[Keyes] has carried it off brilliantly, bringing not only a fine clarity but a special warmth and empathy' Washington Post Billy Milligan was a man tormented by twenty-four distinct personalities ...
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From the author of million-copy bestseller, Flowers for Algernon, the shocking true story of a troubled young man and his splintered, terrifying world. Inspiration for the new TV series THE CROWDED ROOM starring Tom Holland 'An absorbing, often heart-rending exploration of the human mind' Cosmopolitan 'Fascinating' LA Times '[Keyes] has carried it off brilliantly, bringing not only a fine clarity but a special warmth and empathy' Washington Post Billy Milligan was a man tormented by twenty-four distinct personalities battling for supremacy - a battle that culminated when he awoke in jail, arrested for the kidnap and rape of three women. In a landmark trial, Billy was acquitted of his crimes by reason of insanity caused by multiple personality disorder - the first such court decision in history. Among the twenty-four are: Philip, a petty criminal; Kevin, who dealt drugs; April, whose only ambition was to kill Billy's stepfather; Adalana, the shy, affection-starved lesbian who 'used' Billy's body in the rapes that led to his arrest; David, the eight-year-old 'keeper of the pain'; and the Teacher, the sum of all Billy's alter egos fused into one. In The Minds of Billy Milligan, Daniel Keyes brings to light the most remarkable and harrowing case of multiple personality ever recorded.
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The book was intact in perfect condition, just like new. Thank you very much. Will be buying again
mcteager
Oct 13, 2008
an absolute must read
I bought and read this book when it first came out in 1982, making the times best seller list. I finished this book in 3 days, not being able to put it down and having some late, late nights trying to finish the book, to its conclusion.If the human mind and how it can effect ones life interests you, this is a MUST read. It amazes you, to realize what the mind is capable of, and how seemingly insignificant items in our lives can truely affect us.In the genre of human psychology , this is one book, not to miss...
WackoJacko
Apr 4, 2007
fascinating and disturbing
This book is a fascinating and disturbing true story of a young man with multiple personality disorder. Life can be cruel for some people; the abuse meted out at a young age to Billy Milligan certainly was and contributed to his 'splitting' into various personalities in order to be able to survive. Interestingly, the separate parts of his personalities were more greatly skilled and able than the original 'core' personality. I found the writing of this biography to be a little clumsy at times and repetitive (though an accurate account) through the middle section, which is why only three stars. However, it is an incredible read and certainly makes you contemplate the difficulties people with mental illness face, most especially from state institutions, the media and the court system. Wherever Billy Milligan is now, I hope he is (they are) copping a better break than he did for much of his life
