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Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities

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Non-Fiction Psychology Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir Classics

by Flora Rheta Schreiber

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3.99 (72.5K ratings)
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description 481 pages

Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities by Flora Rheta Schreiber holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 72.5K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 481 pages.

About Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities

Here is the unbelievable yet true story of Sybil Dorsett, a survivor of terrible childhood abuse who as an adult was a victim of sudden and mysterious blackouts. What happened during those blackouts has made Sybil's experience one of the most famous psychological cases in the world.

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Author Flora Rheta Schreiber
Published 1973
Pages 481
Genres Non-Fiction, Psychology, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Classics
Average Rating 3.99 / 5.00
Total Ratings 72,493

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With a rating of 3.99, Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

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What genre is Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities?

Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities is categorized as Non-Fiction, Psychology, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities worth reading?

Based on 72.5K reader ratings, Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities?

Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities has 481 pages.

Who wrote Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities?

Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities was written by Flora Rheta Schreiber. It was first published in 1973.

What is the ISBN for Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities?

The ISBN-13 for Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities is 9780446359400.0.

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