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Open and Shut : The Shocking True Story

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An account of defense attorney Milton Silverman's involvement in a bizarre case dealing with incest and murder while under hypnosis raises the question as to whether a person is responsible for an evil act which he or she did not intend to commit

339 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 14, 1982

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September 30, 2025
Interesting book. I did think it was a relatively easy read.
IV PM BC doesn't know who the people are (real names). Most didn't like the Trial part (too much from a lawyer), but I thought it was fine.
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January 7, 2009
Very good true crime story written by the defense attorney. Gave good insight and reporting of everything from the crime throughout the trial. I couldn't put it down.
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