
Switching Time
A Doctor's Harrowing Story of Treating a Woman with 17 Personalities
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فرمت کتاب
audiobook
تاریخ انتشار
2007
نویسنده
Lloyd Jamesناشر
Tantor Media, Inc.شابک
9781400174751
کتاب های مرتبط
- اطلاعات
- نقد و بررسی
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نقد و بررسی

Depressed, suicidal, complaining of strange pains and loss of time, "Karen" is referred to psychiatrist Richard Baer. During her treatment Baer determines that Karen has multiple personality disorder (MPD). Lloyd James's narration is mesmerizing. His reading never crosses the line into prurience. He states details matter-of-factly, including horrific tales of exploitation, cruelty, violence, torture, and ritual sexual abuse in Satanic cults. After years of therapy sessions and hypnosis, 17 separate personalities emerge. While MPD has been explored before in THE THREE FACES OF EVE and SYBIL, this perspective is unique because it is told from the point of view of the therapist. James's sensitive reading allows listeners to share Baer's initial skepticism, his eventual acceptance, and his thought processes as he tries to help. Fascinating listening. S.J.H. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

November 26, 2007
Lloyd James delivers a powerful, honest and compassionate reading of Dr. Baer's emotional experiences treating a highly unstable woman with 17 different personalities. Told from Baer's perspective, the gripping accounts are brought to life in a remarkably understated reading by James that showcases his inherent performance ability. With a soft, almost unnoticeable change in tone, James perfectly captures patient Karen Overhill's loneliness and heartache. His voice is firm and unwavering, creating a poignant experience for the listeners, who will immediately find themselves entrenched in the powerful story. The story could easily have been overdone in narration, with the abundance of personas that enter the picture; however, James remains true to Baer's written word, underplaying the roles and letting the story speak for itself. An incredibly personal account that will have listeners feeling like a fly on the wall inside Baer's office. Simultaneous release with Crown hardcover (reviewed online).
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