New York Times Bestseller

First Person Plural

My Life as a Multiple

"One of the most astounding stories I've ever heard… a great testimony to the human spirit, what a person can do: survive, overcome, and ultimately triumph… I hope you'll read it." — Oprah Winfrey

Coming May 26, 2026 — Blackstone Publishing

25th Anniversary Edition Published in 22 Countries
First Person Plural — Book Cover

"What the hell is happening to me? I feel possessed. I'm talking gibberish in the mirror and somebody else's voice is coming out of my mouth."

— Cameron West, First Person Plural

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Cameron West

About the Author

Dr. Cameron West

Cameron West was born in Chicago, married Rikki while working as a touring musician in Boston, and became a father while working as a recording artist in Nashville.

In 1993, Cameron was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. During the course of his treatment, 24 separate personalities emerged — each with their own voice, age, and story to tell.

Cam earned a Ph.D. in psychology in the years following his diagnosis, and his condition is now largely under control. His memoir, First Person Plural, became a New York Times bestseller and was selected by Oprah Winfrey for her Book Club. Disney Studios purchased the movie rights and developed a script.

After years of living around the world, Cameron and Rikki now reside on California's Central Coast, where Cam continues to write and advocate for DID awareness.

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"Fascinating… I hope you'll read it!"

— Oprah Winfrey

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Cameron West in Conversation

Praise for the Book

Reviews

Publisher's Weekly

"West compellingly recounts his journey toward sanity. Readers who must cope with DID or other debilitating mental illnesses will appreciate West's honesty and insight about the subject."

Library Journal

"A deeply painful narrative of West's battle with DID. It provides hope and encouragement to DID victims and offers insight into a perplexing condition for future clinicians. Highly recommended for any public library."

Entertainment Weekly

"A page-turning journey through hell."

Reader Reviews

"Cameron and Rikki telling their story as it unfolded really helped me feel as if I am not the only one experiencing this. I want to thank them for their courage."

— Desiree  ·  Amazon

"This book captures your attention and opens your mind to the world of Dissociative Identity Disorder. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning more about the condition."

— Trina  ·  Amazon

"I remain ever grateful to Cameron for writing this eloquent autobiography. During the intervening years after I was correctly diagnosed, we were holistically treated to truly accommodate our true needs."

— There_is_HOPE  ·  Barnes & Noble

"I used to have DID and I'm studying to be an LPC — but this man… my hero! I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to walk alongside the traumatized in their journey to recovery."

— Amazon Review

"By now I've probably read it five times. It is one of a kind. I was shocked by its raw human cruelty, but intrigued by our omnipotent brain. My curiosity eventually drove me to study psychology and then neuroscience."

— Li  ·  Goodreads

"Impossible to put down or to let go of. The pain and confusion that Cameron and his wife Rikki suffered is wrenching. His writing made me ache for each one of his alters."

— Kelly  ·  Goodreads

"A touching and wonderful testimonial to the power and strength of the human spirit. Cam does an exceptional job of taking us as readers into his world and his selves."

— Sharron  ·  Amazon

Published Works

Featured Books

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★ Featured — 25th Anniversary Edition

First Person Plural

Described as "a page-turning journey through hell" by Entertainment Weekly, this 25th Anniversary Edition (Blackstone Publishing, May 26, 2026) is a riveting, spellbinding memoir that boldly illuminates the truth behind DID and reveals the deep humanity behind the condition. Featuring a new Epilogue with the first physiological evidence of alter personalities via EEG brain wave patterns, and an overview of current research on a condition now known to affect an estimated 100 million people worldwide. Originally published in 1999 — a New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestseller reaching #1 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, sold in 22 countries.

"Love yourself and others, appreciate beauty, art and music or whatever brings you joy, laugh as often as possible, empathize with others' pain so that it may be diminished even if only for a moment… drift off to a peaceful sleep. Thank you for reading our story."

— Cameron West