Walker Calls Disorder 'God's Guardian Angel'

“I think to get the context of the book you really have to read it”

The early reports that Herschel Walker's new book would reveal he has lived with a multiple personality disorder sparked a wave of surprise and even disbelief from many who were close to the former football star.

Family members, including Walker's father and brother, said they had no hint he had the multiple personality disorder. Walker's former University of Georgia coach, Vince Dooley, also was surprised Walker has been found to have what also is called dissociative identity disorder.

Some critics have said Walker just wanted to bring attention to himself. Others said he was just weaving a creative account in the book "Breaking Free" to make money. Read more