About This Book
It all unraveled at the funeral...
Elizabeth, a woman diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, grabs the opportunity to escape abuse when her husband unexpectedly dies.
Hidden away in New Zealand's wild West Coast she plans to start a new life. She didn't expect that monsters from her past still had her on their radar. When the police accuse her of a murder she has to run again. Where to go, which way to turn? Can she trust her neighbor Scott who'd become a good friend? Can she trust anyone? Can she trust herself...or is everything lost?
The GIRL FROM THE TREE HOUSE is the first of a series of psychological thrillers set in current-day New Zealand. It describes how Elizabeth, a thirty-two-year-old woman with multiple personalities (Dissociative Identity Disorder, DID), fights for her sanity and freedom. Four core personalities tell the story from the inside out, giving a touching insight into the workings of the dissociated mind. There are no graphic descriptions of abuse.
Gudrun Frerichs is a retired psychotherapist and trauma specialist in the field of (sexual) abuse recovery. She successfully worked with many clients who had a DID diagnosis. Recovery from trauma and dissociation has been the focus of her Master's dissertation (2000) and Ph.D. thesis (2008) and is also the topic of her blog Multiple Voices. THE GIRL FROM THE TREE HOUSE is a spectacular departure from her romance series THE GOLDEN GIRLS.
5***** What an incredible story! Stepping into the world of a person with multiple personalities was fascinating. This psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. Beautifully written, hauntingly powerful, and a true testament to the power of the human spirit. Highly recommended. Leeanna Morgan, USA Today bestselling author
5*****This is a fascinating book about a woman, Elise, who has multiple personalities (DID). The story begins at the funeral of Horace, Elise’s husband, who was also her childhood guardian after both of her parents died. The chapters are cleverly written from different points of view from members of the Tribe following their escape and journey. Elise is the ‘default’ person. I couldn’t put this book down! I was intrigued by the Tribe and I cannot wait for the next book! Thank you to Ms. Frerichs and the publisher for a wonderful new series! Highly recommended. - Amazon reviewer
5***** This was such an amazing look into DID. I like the way the character and her alters are portrayed. It’s unlike any multiple personalities story that I’ve read in the past. Makes it seem like this is what it would be like living with the disorder, not like movies portray. - Mary Marie Brown, Goodreads
5***** An eye-opener!! I was intrigued by the into a story about a woman with multiple personalities. The story is well planned and held my interest from the first chapter. The more I read the more I wanted to keep reading.
I was enthralled with the emotion and mistrust of the host and her tribe. The way the various personalities felt with one another is unique and very insightful. The anger and self-doubt caused by neglect and abuse came through clearly as did the Ned to unite and communicate clearly with each self. I recommend Girl From the Tree House and look forward to reading more books by Gudrun Frericks. (Amazon review)
4**** A very interesting foray into the multiple personalities and perspectives of an abused child, now adult, who has to contend with the machinations of those who would have her put away to “bury†the abuse and, of course, abscond with a fortune. Though the twists and turns of the plot movement were certainly more than enough to keep me reading, the added... (read more on Amazon Review)
