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“The anger. The terror. The feeling of entrapment. the profound distrust of people.The wistful, plaintive conviction that a window, a thing, was more important than she. These feelings and attitudes, expressed in the course of this hour, were symptoms of some profound disturbance.”

Quote by Flora Rheta Schreiber

Book:Sybil

Work

Sybil

This novel explores the complex psychological condition of dissociative identity disorder through the narrative of a woman named Sybil, whose life is transformed by the discovery of her hidden identities. more

Author

Flora Rheta Schreiber
Flora Rheta Schreiber

Flora Rheta Schreiber, born on April 24, 1918 and died on November 3, 1988, was an accomplished journalist known for her in-depth investigative reporting and keen insight into social issues. more

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