The first story centering on multiple personality disorder to be told by a treating physician, this is the incredible saga of a young woman pitched into an unimaginable darkness who, to survive, created 17 different versions of herself.

Reviews

Lloyd James delivers a powerful, honest and compassionate reading of Dr. Baer's emotional experiences treating a highly unstable woman with 17 different personalities. Told from Baer's perspective, the gripping accounts are brought to life in a remarkably understated reading by James that showcases his inherent performance ability. With a soft, almost unnoticeable change in tone, James perfectly captures patient Karen Overhill's loneliness and heartache. His voice is firm and unwavering, creating a poignant experience for the listeners, who will immediately find themselves entrenched in the powerful story. The story could easily have been overdone in narration, with the abundance of personas that enter the picture; however, James remains true to Baer's written word, underplaying the roles and letting the story speak for itself. An incredibly personal account that will have listeners feeling like a fly on the wall inside Baer's office. Simultaneous release with Crown hardcover (reviewed online). (Nov.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

"An important and insightful look into the world of a multiple."
--Cameron West, bestselling author of FIRST PERSON PLURAL

"This is Dr. Baer's incredibly moving and inspiring account of how his patient, Karen, drove herself to heal psychic wounds that surely would have devastated someone less resolute. Particularly fascinating is how Baer, despite frequently feeling overwhelmed, guided Karen to a place where she could risk knowing -- and exploring -- the horrors lurking in her elaborate inner world. Throughout the book, one marvels at this caring therapist and his immense honesty, courage and commitment."
--Dena Rosenbloom, Ph.D., co-author of LIFE AFTER TRAUMA

"SWITCHING TIME takes the reader on an absorbing journey through a psychiatrist's dauntingly challenging first case of multiple personality disorder -- from the beginning of therapy to stable integration and recovery. Vivid...loaded with fascinating details...a richly rewarding read."
-- Colin Ross, author of MULTIPLE PERSONALITY ORDER and THE OSIRIS COMPLEX


"From the Hardcover edition."