1987
When Rabbit Howls
also on Kindle
Authors: The Troops for Truddi Chase
Overview: This autobiographical book chronicles the life of Truddi Chase, who developed DID as a result of severe childhood abuse. Written collaboratively by her multiple alters ("The Troops"), it provides raw and unfiltered insight into living with DID, the trauma behind its development, and the therapeutic journey.
1992
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The Flock also on Kindle- Author: Joan Frances Casey 1992
- Overview: A personal memoir of living with DID, Joan Frances Casey describes her experiences with her “flock” of alters, her therapeutic journey, and her path toward integration. It’s an inspiring story of resilience and healing.
Overview: This autobiographical book chronicles the life of Truddi Chase, who developed DID as a result of severe childhood abuse. Written collaboratively by her multiple alters ("The Troops"), it provides raw and unfiltered insight into living with DID, the trauma behind its development, and the therapeutic journey.
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The Flock also on Kindle
- Author: Joan Frances Casey 1992
- Overview: A personal memoir of living with DID, Joan Frances Casey describes her experiences with her “flock” of alters, her therapeutic journey, and her path toward integration. It’s an inspiring story of resilience and healing.
1995
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The Magic Daughter: A Memoir of Living with Multiple Personality Disorder: Phillips, Jane: 9780670859702: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Jane Phillips
Summary:
Jane Phillips recounts her life with Multiple Personality Disorder (DID). Through intimate storytelling, the memoir explores her traumatic past, her journey of self-awareness, and the process of integrating her identities to heal and reclaim her life.
Author: Jane Phillips
Summary:
Jane Phillips recounts her life with Multiple Personality Disorder (DID). Through intimate storytelling, the memoir explores her traumatic past, her journey of self-awareness, and the process of integrating her identities to heal and reclaim her life.
1999
First Person Plural: My Life as a Multiple also on Kindle
Overview: A compelling memoir about Cameron West’s journey of discovering he has DID and his therapeutic process to understand and manage his condition.
First Person Plural: My Life as a Multiple also on KindleOverview: A compelling memoir about Cameron West’s journey of discovering he has DID and his therapeutic process to understand and manage his condition.
1999
Altered States: The Autobiography of Multiple Personality Disorder
Author: Paddy H. Rossbach
Overview: An honest and introspective memoir of living with DID, exploring the author’s therapeutic journey and how they coped with trauma.
2006
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A Fractured Mind: My Life with Multiple Personality Disorder - Kindle edition by Oxnam, Robert B.. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. on Kindle also on Audible (PREVIEW)
1999
Altered States: The Autobiography of Multiple Personality Disorder
Author: Paddy H. Rossbach
Overview: An honest and introspective memoir of living with DID, exploring the author’s therapeutic journey and how they coped with trauma.
2006
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A Fractured Mind: My Life with Multiple Personality Disorder - Kindle edition by Oxnam, Robert B.. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. on Kindle also on Audible (PREVIEW)
Author: Robert B. Oxnam 2006
Overview: A deeply personal memoir, Robert B. Oxnam recounts his life with what was then termed Multiple Personality Disorder (now DID). The book provides an intimate look at his therapeutic journey, the discovery of his multiple selves, and his integration process. It’s an accessible and moving portrayal of the challenges and triumphs associated with DID.
Overview: A deeply personal memoir, Robert B. Oxnam recounts his life with what was then termed Multiple Personality Disorder (now DID). The book provides an intimate look at his therapeutic journey, the discovery of his multiple selves, and his integration process. It’s an accessible and moving portrayal of the challenges and triumphs associated with DID.
2007
Crazy
Author: Lynne Barrett-Lee and Terry Ann Davison
Overview: A powerful memoir of a woman navigating life with DID, detailing her internal struggles, therapeutic breakthroughs, and ultimate resilience.
2007
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Author: Cathryn Kemp coming out in 2025
Overview: A memoir recounting the author’s struggle with severe trauma and DID. Cathryn Kemp shares her journey through therapy, the discovery of her alters, and the challenges of integrating traumatic memories. It highlights resilience and the path to recovery.
As If it Didn't Happen out of print
- Author: Maggie Claire
- Overview: A memoir about living with and healing from DID. Maggie Claire shares her experiences of dissociation, trauma, and recovery, shedding light on the emotional and psychological impact of dissociative disorders.
2009
Five Farewells - A Southern Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Elliott, Liz: 9781595943804: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Liz Elliott
Summary:
This memoir recounts the author's experiences of trauma and DID in the context of Southern life, exploring themes of survival, loss, and healing.
2009
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Today I'm Alice: Nine Personalities, One Tortured Mind: Alice Jamieson: 9780283071010: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Alice Jamieson
Summary:
Alice Jamieson’s memoir provides a harrowing yet hopeful account of living with DID. She shares her journey of abuse, survival, and her efforts to heal and integrate her identities.
Overview: A powerful memoir of a woman navigating life with DID, detailing her internal struggles, therapeutic breakthroughs, and ultimate resilience.
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Author: Cathryn Kemp coming out in 2025
Overview: A memoir recounting the author’s struggle with severe trauma and DID. Cathryn Kemp shares her journey through therapy, the discovery of her alters, and the challenges of integrating traumatic memories. It highlights resilience and the path to recovery.
As If it Didn't Happen out of print
- Author: Maggie Claire
- Overview: A memoir about living with and healing from DID. Maggie Claire shares her experiences of dissociation, trauma, and recovery, shedding light on the emotional and psychological impact of dissociative disorders.
Five Farewells - A Southern Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Elliott, Liz: 9781595943804: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Liz Elliott
Summary:
This memoir recounts the author's experiences of trauma and DID in the context of Southern life, exploring themes of survival, loss, and healing.
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Today I'm Alice: Nine Personalities, One Tortured Mind: Alice Jamieson: 9780283071010: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Alice Jamieson
Summary:
Alice Jamieson’s memoir provides a harrowing yet hopeful account of living with DID. She shares her journey of abuse, survival, and her efforts to heal and integrate her identities.
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2011
All of Me: How I Learned to Live with the Many Personalities Sharing My Body also on Kindle
See: Two People with DID Talk
Author: Kim Noble
Year: 2011
Overview: Kim Noble shares her personal experience with DID, detailing how her alters live distinct lives and the challenges she faces navigating daily life. The book explores her journey through therapy, self-discovery, and ultimately finding a sense of unity.
All of Me: How I Learned to Live with the Many Personalities Sharing My Body also on Kindle
See: Two People with DID Talk
Author: Kim Noble
Year: 2011
Overview: Kim Noble shares her personal experience with DID, detailing how her alters live distinct lives and the challenges she faces navigating daily life. The book explores her journey through therapy, self-discovery, and ultimately finding a sense of unity.
See: Two People with DID Talk
Author: Kim Noble
Year: 2011
Overview: Kim Noble shares her personal experience with DID, detailing how her alters live distinct lives and the challenges she faces navigating daily life. The book explores her journey through therapy, self-discovery, and ultimately finding a sense of unity.
2011
The Sum of My Parts: A Survivor's Story of Dissociative Identity Disorder also on Kindle
Author: Olga Trujillo 2011
Overview: Olga Trujillo shares her journey of uncovering repressed memories of abuse, learning to navigate life with DID, and ultimately integrating her parts to reclaim her life.
2012
I’m Still MeAuthor: Debra J. Jackson
Overview: A memoir about healing from trauma and DID, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and integration.
2012
Twenty-Two Faces
I’m Still Me
Overview: A memoir about healing from trauma and DID, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and integration.
Author: Judy Byington 2012
Overview: The controversial memoir of Jenny Hill, who claims to have survived trauma-based mind control and developed DID. The book’s accuracy has been questioned, but it remains a notable entry in the DID memoir category.
2013
Amazon.com: SPLIT: a life shared: living with Multiple Personality Disorder eBook : Walters, Maggie: Kindle Store
Author: Maggie Walters
Summary:
Maggie Walters provides an honest, personal account of living with DID. It emphasizes the shared experiences and emotions among her identities, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of living with a complex internal system.
2013
Fractured
Author: Dawn Barker
Year: 2013
Overview: A fictional psychological thriller that delves into the breakdown of a woman suffering from trauma and dissociation after childbirth. While not solely about DID, the book explores themes of psychological fragmentation and identity through compelling storytelling.
2013
I Am WE: My Life with Multiple Personalities
Author: Christine Pattillo
Year: 2013
Overview: Christine Pattillo shares her personal journey with DID, detailing the challenges and triumphs of living with multiple alters. The book offers hope and understanding for those with DID and their loved ones, emphasizing resilience and healing.
2014
- No Two Paths the Same: Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Overview: This memoir details the personal journey of the author living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Christine Pattillo describes her experiences with different alters, the challenges of diagnosis, and her path toward self-understanding and healing. It offers an empathetic view into the reality of DID and provides hope for those on a similar path.- Author: Christine Pattillo
- No Two Paths the Same: Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Overview: This memoir details the personal journey of the author living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Christine Pattillo describes her experiences with different alters, the challenges of diagnosis, and her path toward self-understanding and healing. It offers an empathetic view into the reality of DID and provides hope for those on a similar path.
- Author: Christine Pattillo
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Recovery is my best revenge: My experience of trauma, abuse and dissociative identity disorder: Spring, Carolyn: 9780992961930: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Carolyn Spring
Summary:
Carolyn Spring shares her experience of DID caused by trauma and abuse. The book emphasizes resilience, recovery, and reclaiming life after severe dissociation, offering inspiration to readers on similar paths.
year
Recovery is my best revenge: My experience of trauma, abuse and dissociative identity disorder: Spring, Carolyn: 9780992961930: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Carolyn Spring
Summary:
Carolyn Spring shares her experience of DID caused by trauma and abuse. The book emphasizes resilience, recovery, and reclaiming life after severe dissociation, offering inspiration to readers on similar paths.
2015
Shards: A Young Vice Cop Investigates Her Darkest Case of Meth Addiction—Her Own also on Kindle
Author: Allison Moore 2015
Overview: While primarily about addiction, this memoir includes insights into the author’s experiences with DID and trauma.
2015
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Dissociative Identity Disorder: Walking Out Of The Darkness, Stepping Into The Light: Rose, Violet L: 9781508832799: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Violet L. Rose
Summary:
Violet L. Rose shares her journey of living with DID, highlighting her struggles and eventual progress toward healing and self-acceptance.
2016
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Dissociative Identity Disorder In A Nutshell: A First-Hand Account: Davis, Shirley J.: 9781539948025: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Shirley J. Davis
Summary:
A concise, personal account of DID, Shirley Davis explains her experience with dissociation and trauma while providing readers with insights into living with the disorder.
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2016
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Fractured Mind: The Healing of a Person with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Bruch, Debra: 9781530410705: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Debra Bruch
Summary:
Debra Bruch shares her journey of living with DID, describing the challenges, therapy, and gradual process of healing and understanding her internal system.
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Fractured Mind: The Healing of a Person with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Bruch, Debra: 9781530410705: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Debra Bruch
Summary:
Debra Bruch shares her journey of living with DID, describing the challenges, therapy, and gradual process of healing and understanding her internal system.
2016
Author: Lizbeth Meredith 2106
Overview: Though not solely focused on DID, this memoir touches on the author’s dissociation and trauma while recounting her heroic journey to rescue her daughters.
Overview: Though not solely focused on DID, this memoir touches on the author’s dissociation and trauma while recounting her heroic journey to rescue her daughters.
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Scared Selfless: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving: Stevens PhD, Michelle: 9780735215351: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle and Audible (PREVIEW)
Author: Michelle Stevens, Ph.D.
Summary:
A powerful memoir detailing Michelle Stevens’ survival of childhood abuse and her struggle with DID. It highlights her eventual recovery and transformation, offering hope and insight into overcoming trauma.
Scared Selfless: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving: Stevens PhD, Michelle: 9780735215351: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle and Audible (PREVIEW)
Author: Michelle Stevens, Ph.D.
Summary:
A powerful memoir detailing Michelle Stevens’ survival of childhood abuse and her struggle with DID. It highlights her eventual recovery and transformation, offering hope and insight into overcoming trauma.
2017
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Amazon.com: Dissociative Identity Disorder A Gift eBook : U R Ideal: Kindle Store
Author: U R Ideal
Summary:
This unique perspective reframes DID as a survival mechanism and a gift. It explores how the condition has helped the author navigate trauma and adversity.
2018
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Living with the Reality of Dissociative Identity Disorder: Campaigning Voices by Xenia Bowlby | Goodreads
Author: Xenia Bowlby
Summary:
A collection of stories and reflections that highlight the realities of living with DID. Bowlby explores the stigma, misconceptions, and challenges individuals face while advocating for awareness, understanding, and change in the mental health field.
2018
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Amazon.com: Why, Mommy, Why: Dissociative Identity Disorder Recovery eBook : Thomas, Jody: Kindle Store
Author: Jody Thomas
Summary:
This book recounts Jody Thomas’ journey of healing from DID. It emphasizes the emotional struggles, family dynamics, and path to recovery.
2018
We Are Not Alone: My Mental Illness Survival StoryAuthor: Michelle Novotni
Overview: A candid account of living with DID, including the challenges of daily life and the path toward recovery and self-understanding.
2018
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if tears were prayers, a life with dissociative identity disorder: Sunshaw, Emma: 9781948088992: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Emma Sunshaw
Summary:
Emma Sunshaw reflects on her life with DID, recounting her experiences with trauma, dissociation, and healing. It offers an emotional, relatable perspective on recovery.
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year
Unknown Friends Within: A Woman’s Journey with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Grant, Denise: 9780648697916: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Denise Grant
Summary:
This memoir chronicles Denise Grant’s life journey as she comes to terms with her DID. The book provides a raw account of trauma, survival, and the process of healing. Through personal stories, Grant explores the relationships with her alters, revealing both struggles and moments of empowerment.
2019
Amazon.com: The Many Faces of Faith : My Miraculous Healing from Dissociative Identity Disorder eBook : Chambers, Vivien, Alison, Faith: Kindle Store on Kindle
Author: Vivien Chambers and Alison Faith
Summary:
A memoir of recovery and healing, focusing on faith’s role in overcoming DID. It highlights the author's journey from trauma to wholeness, sharing stories of resilience and hope.
2019
Our Collective Life: Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Kennedy, Jo: 9781705413463: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Jo Kennedy
Summary:
Jo Kennedy offers an intimate look at life with DID, sharing personal stories that depict the complexities of managing multiple identities. The book emphasizes self-acceptance, healing, and navigating life with DID.
2019
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Amazon.com: Lillian: A True Story of Multiple Personality Disorder: Based on a memoir by Jean Baker Reynolds eBook : Alabiso Ph.D., Frank: Books also on Kindle and Audible
Author: Frank Alabiso, Ph.D.
Summary:
Based on a true story, this book recounts Lillian’s struggles and triumphs with DID. Through therapy and self-discovery, Lillian learns to understand and integrate her identities, shedding light on the healing process.
2020
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Amazon.com: An Apparently Normal Person: From Medical Mystery to Dissociative Superpower eBook : Armstrong, Bonnie R., Lazarus, Wendy: Kindle Store
Author: Bonnie R. Armstrong
Summary:
This memoir explores Bonnie Armstrong’s journey from being a "medical mystery" to understanding and accepting her DID. With resilience and humor, Armstrong reframes her condition as a unique "superpower," offering hope and positivity to others on similar paths.
2021
year
Amazon.com: Trigger Warning: Life with Multiple Identities: 9798990656604: Rose, Annika: Books also on Kindle
Author: Annika Rose
Summary:
Annika Rose shares her experiences of living with DID, navigating trauma, and uncovering the identities within her system. This memoir is a candid exploration of the highs, lows, and ultimate journey toward healing.
2022
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Shariety L Gibbs, Licensed Professional Counselor, Madison, WI, 53705 | Psychology Today
Surviving Dissociative Identity: Living with the Others in Your Head: Gibbs MA LPC LMHC, Shariety: 9798368143026: Amazon.com: Books also available on Kindle and Audible (PREVIEW)
2021
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The Screaming Of The Others: Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder (The Avah Rivers Biographies): Rivers, Avah: 9798704803553: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Avah Rivers
Summary:
Avah Rivers recounts their experience of living with DID, shedding light on the challenges of balancing daily life while managing their internal system. It describes how trauma shaped their mental health and offers insights into what it’s like to navigate relationships, self-discovery, and healing as someone with DID.
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Amazon.com: Dissociative Identity Disorder A Gift eBook : U R Ideal: Kindle Store
Author: U R Ideal
Summary:
This unique perspective reframes DID as a survival mechanism and a gift. It explores how the condition has helped the author navigate trauma and adversity.
2018
Living with the Reality of Dissociative Identity Disorder: Campaigning Voices by Xenia Bowlby | Goodreads
Author: Xenia Bowlby
Summary:
A collection of stories and reflections that highlight the realities of living with DID. Bowlby explores the stigma, misconceptions, and challenges individuals face while advocating for awareness, understanding, and change in the mental health field.
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Amazon.com: Why, Mommy, Why: Dissociative Identity Disorder Recovery eBook : Thomas, Jody: Kindle Store
Author: Jody Thomas
Summary:
This book recounts Jody Thomas’ journey of healing from DID. It emphasizes the emotional struggles, family dynamics, and path to recovery.
2018
We Are Not Alone: My Mental Illness Survival Story
We Are Not Alone: My Mental Illness Survival Story
Author: Michelle Novotni
Overview: A candid account of living with DID, including the challenges of daily life and the path toward recovery and self-understanding.
Overview: A candid account of living with DID, including the challenges of daily life and the path toward recovery and self-understanding.
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if tears were prayers, a life with dissociative identity disorder: Sunshaw, Emma: 9781948088992: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Emma Sunshaw
Summary:
Emma Sunshaw reflects on her life with DID, recounting her experiences with trauma, dissociation, and healing. It offers an emotional, relatable perspective on recovery.
year
Unknown Friends Within: A Woman’s Journey with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Grant, Denise: 9780648697916: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Denise Grant
Summary:
This memoir chronicles Denise Grant’s life journey as she comes to terms with her DID. The book provides a raw account of trauma, survival, and the process of healing. Through personal stories, Grant explores the relationships with her alters, revealing both struggles and moments of empowerment.
Amazon.com: The Many Faces of Faith : My Miraculous Healing from Dissociative Identity Disorder eBook : Chambers, Vivien, Alison, Faith: Kindle Store on Kindle
Author: Vivien Chambers and Alison Faith
Summary:
A memoir of recovery and healing, focusing on faith’s role in overcoming DID. It highlights the author's journey from trauma to wholeness, sharing stories of resilience and hope.
Our Collective Life: Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Kennedy, Jo: 9781705413463: Amazon.com: Books also on Kindle
Author: Jo Kennedy
Summary:
Jo Kennedy offers an intimate look at life with DID, sharing personal stories that depict the complexities of managing multiple identities. The book emphasizes self-acceptance, healing, and navigating life with DID.
Amazon.com: Lillian: A True Story of Multiple Personality Disorder: Based on a memoir by Jean Baker Reynolds eBook : Alabiso Ph.D., Frank: Books also on Kindle and Audible
Author: Frank Alabiso, Ph.D.
Summary:
Based on a true story, this book recounts Lillian’s struggles and triumphs with DID. Through therapy and self-discovery, Lillian learns to understand and integrate her identities, shedding light on the healing process.
Amazon.com: An Apparently Normal Person: From Medical Mystery to Dissociative Superpower eBook : Armstrong, Bonnie R., Lazarus, Wendy: Kindle Store
Author: Bonnie R. Armstrong
Summary:
This memoir explores Bonnie Armstrong’s journey from being a "medical mystery" to understanding and accepting her DID. With resilience and humor, Armstrong reframes her condition as a unique "superpower," offering hope and positivity to others on similar paths.
2021
year
Amazon.com: Trigger Warning: Life with Multiple Identities: 9798990656604: Rose, Annika: Books also on Kindle
Author: Annika Rose
Summary:
Annika Rose shares her experiences of living with DID, navigating trauma, and uncovering the identities within her system. This memoir is a candid exploration of the highs, lows, and ultimate journey toward healing.
2022
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Shariety L Gibbs, Licensed Professional Counselor, Madison, WI, 53705 | Psychology Today
Surviving Dissociative Identity: Living with the Others in Your Head: Gibbs MA LPC LMHC, Shariety: 9798368143026: Amazon.com: Books also available on Kindle and Audible (PREVIEW)
The Screaming Of The Others: Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder (The Avah Rivers Biographies): Rivers, Avah: 9798704803553: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Avah Rivers
Summary:
Avah Rivers recounts their experience of living with DID, shedding light on the challenges of balancing daily life while managing their internal system. It describes how trauma shaped their mental health and offers insights into what it’s like to navigate relationships, self-discovery, and healing as someone with DID.
2023
Memoir of a Mangled Mind: How Concealing My Dissociative Identity Disorder Unleashed Multiple Personalities: Shelton MA, JD, Steven Simmons, Shelton MA, JD, Steven Simmons: 9781965446133: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Steven Simmons
Summary:
A deeply personal memoir detailing the author’s struggle with concealing their Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). It explores the emotional, mental, and social toll of living in secrecy while managing multiple identities. Simmons shares the journey of discovering and accepting their DID, revealing both the pain and eventual liberation that came with acknowledgment.
Memoir of a Mangled Mind: How Concealing My Dissociative Identity Disorder Unleashed Multiple Personalities: Shelton MA, JD, Steven Simmons, Shelton MA, JD, Steven Simmons: 9781965446133: Amazon.com: Books
Author: Steven Simmons
Summary:
A deeply personal memoir detailing the author’s struggle with concealing their Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). It explores the emotional, mental, and social toll of living in secrecy while managing multiple identities. Simmons shares the journey of discovering and accepting their DID, revealing both the pain and eventual liberation that came with acknowledgment.
2025
2025
The Girl in the Green Dress also on Kindle
Fictionalized Accounts and Novels Based on DID
Some books are fictionalized but based on real-life experiences or informed by the author’s own journey:
Embrace the Angel by Judith Victoria Douglas
The Echo Room by Amanda Dimmer
Author: D.J. Palmer
Overview: A psychological thriller about a young woman with DID accused of murder. The book explores themes of mental illness, memory, and identity, presenting a fictional but compelling look at the complexities of DID in the context of a suspenseful legal and family drama.
Notable Anthologies and Collaborative Memoirs
Fragments: A Memoir
Author: Kathryn Jones
Overview: A memoir about the fragmented life caused by trauma, written collaboratively with the author’s alters.
Singular Journey: My Life as a Multiple
Overview: A memoir about the fragmented life caused by trauma, written collaboratively with the author’s alters.
Singular Journey: My Life as a Multiple
Author: Lucy K. Engle
Overview: The author recounts her life experiences with DID and how she found ways to achieve balance.
Mosaic Minds Book Store "What we offer here is a list of books read by members of the community for which they can offer an opinion of the value of the book to them, and why. We have an association with Amazon Books where we can offer these books for sale through Amazon for a discount."
There are many good books for survivors of abuse. By following the links below you can read about various books that have been written on the subject of survivorship, DID or not. If you decide to order any of the following books, please click on the link which will take you to Amazon.com. Amazon was gracious enough to allow us to become associates with them. By ordering a book, not only will you be able to learn more about life after trauma, you will help Mosaic Minds in the process.
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Sybil
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Overview: The author recounts her life experiences with DID and how she found ways to achieve balance.
Mosaic Minds Book Store "What we offer here is a list of books read by members of the community for which they can offer an opinion of the value of the book to them, and why. We have an association with Amazon Books where we can offer these books for sale through Amazon for a discount."
There are many good books for survivors of abuse. By following the links below you can read about various books that have been written on the subject of survivorship, DID or not. If you decide to order any of the following books, please click on the link which will take you to Amazon.com. Amazon was gracious enough to allow us to become associates with them. By ordering a book, not only will you be able to learn more about life after trauma, you will help Mosaic Minds in the process.
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Sybil
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Authors: Flora Rheta Schreiber
Year: 1973
Overview: This seminal book tells the story of "Sybil," a pseudonym for Shirley Ardell Mason, who allegedly had 16 distinct personalities as a result of severe childhood abuse. The book popularized DID (then called Multiple Personality Disorder) and brought widespread attention to the condition.
Sybil in Her Own Words: The Untold Story of Shirley Mason, Her Multiple Personalities, and Paintings
Author: Patrick Suraci
Year: 2011
Overview: This book offers Shirley Mason's perspective through her letters, interviews, and artwork. It challenges some of the claims made in the original Sybil and provides a more personal glimpse into Mason's life and struggles with DID.
Sybil Exposed: The Extraordinary Story Behind the Famous Multiple Personality Case
Year: 2011
Overview: This book offers Shirley Mason's perspective through her letters, interviews, and artwork. It challenges some of the claims made in the original Sybil and provides a more personal glimpse into Mason's life and struggles with DID.
Sybil Exposed: The Extraordinary Story Behind the Famous Multiple Personality Case
Author: Debbie Nathan
Year: 2011
Overview: This investigative book critiques the original Sybil, arguing that Shirley Mason’s DID diagnosis was largely fabricated by her therapist, Dr. Cornelia Wilbur, and the author, Flora Rheta Schreiber. Nathan claims that financial motives and cultural influences contributed to the sensationalized portrayal of DID.
Year: 2011
Overview: This investigative book critiques the original Sybil, arguing that Shirley Mason’s DID diagnosis was largely fabricated by her therapist, Dr. Cornelia Wilbur, and the author, Flora Rheta Schreiber. Nathan claims that financial motives and cultural influences contributed to the sensationalized portrayal of DID.
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