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Minds Of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes

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Book name: Minds Of Billy Milligan (2024)
Category: Biography
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Pages: 500 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1981, midnight
The book explores the complex and extraordinary life of a man with multiple personality disorder, who becomes the first person in U.S. history to be acquitted of major crimes due to this condition. Through a series of interviews and psychological evaluations, the narrative delves into the lives of the 24 distinct personalities inhabiting his mind, each with unique traits and abilities. The story examines the impact of his traumatic past on his mental health and the legal and ethical challenges faced by the justice system in dealing with such a unique case. The 8822nd greatest book of all time

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Daniel Keyes

Daniel Keyes

2 books

Daniel Keyes was an American author best known for his Hugo award-winning short story and Nebula award-winning novel Flowers for Algernon. Keyes was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2000.

Keyes was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. At age 17, he joined the U.S. Maritime Service as ship's purser. He obtained a B.A. in psychology from Brooklyn College, and after a stint in fashion photography (partner in a photography studio), earned… Read more