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To: E who wrote (561)	8/24/2001 5:38:12 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 51716

Dear E, I believe it was I who pumped the book. I cannot tell a cherry tree. It is a lot of years since I read the book. I was not aware there was a question as to the veracity of the author. I don't remember the story (in terms of detail), but I remember it rang true to me. However, I was quite Rogerian at the time--so I was very sympathetic to the idea of allowing people to discover their own reality, rather than have it imposed on them by others. I think I still have that sense that every life is private, precious, and personal. I do not find the book's premises unbelievable. I had some litle experience with various modalities of personal encounter and exploration, etc. I saw first hand incredible transformations of character, so I don't dismiss such narrations out of hand. At the same time, your suspicions may well be true. If I were to reread it with a purposeful skepticism, I might perhaps catch a clue. I would really like to hear what X thinks. My experiences definitely give me a bias. skriva.net members.aol.com

To: E who wrote (561)	8/24/2001 7:09:37 AM
From: Poet	Respond to of 51716

I've never heard of Dibs, but I'm familiar with the botched circumcision/ gender change story, which is psychiatry at its worst, IMO. There are indeed phonies in all feels, and frankly I think a field where practitioners yield a great deal of power over the fate of other people (I am thinking of the medical and psychiatric professions here) tends to attract folks who enjoy that kind of control. It's a power that is VERY difficult to use wisely and humanely. How about some of Munro's short stories for a first read?