The Minds of Billy Milligan

The Minds of Billy Milligan is a captivating non-fiction book by Daniel Keyes, based on the true story of Billy Milligan, the first person in U.S. history to be acquitted of a crime by reason of dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). Milligan was accused of a series of rapes, but it was revealed that he had 24 distinct personalities, each with its own memories, skills, and behaviors. The book explores the psychological complexity of Milligan's condition and the ethical dilemmas of his case. Keyes offers an in-depth analysis of the mind of Milligan, illustrating the severe impact of dissociative identity disorder on his life and the legal system.