Flora Rheta Schreiber was an American journalist whose landmark work explored the profound complexities of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Her bestselling book brought to light the story of a woman grappling with this condition, transforming a deeply personal struggle into a widely discussed phenomenon. Schreiber's journalistic skill and keen interest in psychology allowed her to illuminate a challenging mental health subject for a broad audience. Her impactful narrative fostered significant public conversation about mental health and therapeutic approaches.
‘Sybil’ is the fascinating, incredibly moving true story of a woman with sixteen personalities – two of whom were men – and her struggle, against overwhelming odds, for health and happiness.‘Astonishing book … it forces you to look at yourself and the people around you in a new way’ Doris Lessing.
More amazing than any work of fiction, yet true in every word, it swept to the top of the bestseller lists and riveted the consciousness of the world. As an Emmy Award-winning film starring Sally Field, it captured the home screens of an entire nation and has endured as the most electrifying TV movie ever made. It's the story of a survivor of terrifying childhood abuse, victim of sudden and mystifying blackouts, and the first case of multiple personality ever to be psychoanalyzed. You're about to meet Sybil-and the sixteen selves to whom she played host, both women and men, each with a different personality, speech pattern, and even personal appearance. You'll experience the strangeness and fascination of one woman's rare affliction-and travel with her on her long, ultimately triumphant journey back to wholeness.