Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0855722886, Paperback)

Although hearing voices is often considered to be an unequivocal symptom of mental illness - and of schizophrenia in particular - research described in this book reveals that it is in fact a rather common human experience. HEARING VOICES contains a wealth of information which will be of great practical value to those who simply wish to learn more about this fascinating aspect of human psychology. In addition to its undoubted practical efulness, it adDr.esses many complex questions regarding personal identity, the nature of conscioness, the relationship between mind and brain, and the place of spirituality in human life - issues which will be of interest to all thoughtful readers.