Truddi Chase began therapy to discover why she suffered from blackouts. What surfaced was terrifying: she was inhabited by 'the Troops'-92 individual personalities. This groundbreaking true story is made all the more extraordinary in that it was written by the Troops themselves. What they reveal is a spellbinding descent into a personal hell-and an ultimate deliverance for the woman they became.

"Fascinating...unusual and very emotionally touching." (Dr. Cornelia Wilbur, the psychiatrist who treated Sybil)

"Extraordinary...A nightmarish story." ( The Chicago Tribune )

"Startling...powerful." ( The San Francisco Chronicle )

"Horrifying, compelling...extremely disturbing." ( Psychology Today )

"Remarkable...alarmingly real and courageous." ( Toronto Sun )

"Provocative reading...fascinating." ( Library Journal )

"Searing...a truly moving and thought-provoking work...an unplifting and inspiring story of a survivor." ( Sojourner: The Women's Forum )