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The Silent Twins

The Silent Twins

Biography & MemoirSociology
Pages
288
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, identical twins who chose to speak only to each other from the age of three. Their unique bond created a secret world, but as they grew, their shared genius and intense connection led them to the fringes of society. After a spree of vandalism and arson, they were confined to Broadmoor, where their story took a dark turn.

How it reads

DarkEmotionalThought-ProvokingReflective
Forced ProximityMorally Grey
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
TraumaViolence

Genres

Biography & Memoir Sociology True Crime Biography Psychology

Subjects

Gibbons familyJennifer GibbonsJune GibbonsTwinsWales

Places

BroadmoorWales

About the author

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Silent Twins a true story?

    This book is a non-fiction account based on the real lives of June and Jennifer Gibbons, identical twins who communicated in a private language and were institutionalized.

  • Is there a movie adaptation of The Silent Twins?

    A film adaptation of this book was released in 2022, directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska and starring Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance as the twins.