The Minds of Billy Milligan
Ratings15
Average rating4.4
I don't usually read nonfiction, so this was like a breath of fresh air. The author does a good job depicting Billy Milligan and his life. It makes Milligan feel like a victim more than a perpetrator honestly, displaying him sympathetically. I wanted more detail about the experience in Lima though. I would also say some parts of the book feel a bit blown up and unbelievable, like how Milligan was allegedly beaten up in Lima. Nevertheless, overall, a compelling narrative.??
This was an interesting book about someone who learned that he was rarely in charge of his actions. One scene that stuck in my mind was when “Phillip” decided to go to New York and “David” came forward and couldn't carry the weight of the duffel bag.