Explores the frightening world of BPD patients and helps readers understand their pain.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
The Best book on Borderline Personality Disorder!:
This book reads like a thriller novel with alternating chapters of a case of a person with Borderline Personality Disorder and very compassionate chapters of science writing. It makes BPDO both accessable and understandable. Would recommend for those diagnosed with BPDO and their loved ones as well as professionals trying to understand BPDO. Imber Coppinger, DO
Incredible and sensitive INSIDE perspective on BPD:
I have a graduate education in psychology and biochemistry. I also have a deep interest in comparitive religion and "meaning making." In other words, I follow a multi-dimensional approach to understanding any phenomenon and I think this is necessary to capture the full depth of reality. This sets the context for my review. I was very impressed by Lost in the Mirror and I couldn't put it down. It is a well-organized, thorough, balanced and sensitive approach to BPD as it is experienced from the inside.... more info
Lost ,Then Found:
The beautiful writing style makes Lost in the Mirror rewarding reading. Learning of the probability of the woman I love being borderline BPD, I undertook learning as much as I could about the disorder.
LITM is the fifth book I've read in a series of excellent writings on the subject. It distinguishes itself through the genius of Dr. Moskovitz's presentation. I recommend it very highly. It is so well done I decided my dear lady friend would find it interesting with little chance of causing a... more info
Not recommended for those with BPD--:
I bought several books on BPD after realizing that someone
close to me has symptoms that match those associated with BPD.
I would not give this book to a person who is Paranoid
and/or is a dangerous trouble maker; traits that the BPD
person shows to some degree.
These types are out to destroy anyone whom they feel has
done anything to them---whether trivial or imagined.
This book does not sympathize with the BPD's victims but
finds excuses as to why the BPD... more info
