| Category: | Memoir |
|---|---|
| Author: | Shelley Kolton |
| Publisher: | FLR Press |
| Publication Date: | June 1, 2021 |
| Number of Pages: | 292 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0-578-73647-1 |
In introducing Brain
Storm: A Life in Pieces by Shelley Kolton MD, Robin Morgan states:
''This book will not leave you unchanged... It is a harrowing, hallowing
experience—and a triumph of the human spirit.'' There couldn't be a better
statement to speak about this memoir of mental illness and the author's
incredible journey toward understanding herself and healing. Born in 1950, she
recalls having an idyllic childhood, her mother carrying her constantly, while
her father would playfully toss her into the air. But she experienced
loneliness, together with her brother, as her parents climbed the social
ladder. Shelley Kolton has “been” many personalities on her mind — a sad little
girl, an aggressive young boy, and many more. From her years as a child, until
she transformed into a respectable OB/GYN in New York City, she has lived with
depression, suicidal tendencies, and disturbing periods of panic. This memoir
lifts the veil to reveal someone broken and deeply hurting, living under the
mask of a loving wife and three wonderful children while being internally tuned
to her gay nature.
Brain Storm: A Life in Pieces offers
a dazzling account of Shelley Kolton's struggle with Dissociative Identity
Disorder (DID) and her healing journey. Her crisp and sparkling prose stays the
eyes of readers on the pages while the captivating voice and superior
storytelling keep them turning the pages. Readers will understand the condition
and gain insights into how she communicated and switched between her alters.
This account of multiple personality disorder is spellbinding, peppered with
images and memories that are rich and raw. She writes with a clarity that is mind-blowing
and allows readers vivid pictures of her psyche. The account is ruthlessly
honest and there are moments readers can't miss the biting humor — it fills
every page. While Kolton writes about her unique experience, she gives readers
insights into social conventions that have held many people captive. For
instance, the pressure to have heterosexual sex pushed her to travel from Wisconsin
to Rhode Island to have her first sexual experience. This book is bold, in
turn, poignant and exhilarating; the author takes off the veneer and allows
readers to experience her vulnerable fragility. That is the strength of this
memoir, so sit back and enjoy what turns out to be a rollicking ride. It is as
deeply moving as it is entertaining, a memoir that will change your perspective
on mental illness.
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