Voices

Library Journal

The bizarre phenomena of multiple personality disorder, a mental illness evidenced by several completely independent personalities, was dramatically described by a patient in When Rabbit Howls ( LJ 6/15/87). Clinical psychologist LaCalle writes from her perspective about a multiple personality named Christopher. LaCalle violates a cardinal principal of treatment: avoiding personal involvement. In her obsession with Christopher and multiple personality disorders, she neglects both personal life and professional routine. Unfortunately, the petulant voice of the author, seeking professional recognition for her methods and sympathy from her neglected family, predominates over the inner turmoil of Christopher. Carol R. Glatt, Northeastern Hospital of Philadelphia