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Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder : Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities by Claudia Kalb (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNational Geographic Society
ISBN-101426219474
ISBN-139781426219474
eBay Product ID (ePID)240460408
Product Key Features
Book TitleAndy Warhol Was a Hoarder : inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRich & Famous, Personal Growth / General, Popular Culture, Mental Health
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology
AuthorClaudia Kalb
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Reviews"[Author Claudia Kalb] fruitfully employs diverse sources, including psychology studies and published biographies, to tell the undeniably fascinating stories of her subjects. This is an informative compilation and it's certain to provide readers with fascinating stories to share about an array of famous names."-- Publishers Weekly "Kalb's well-written exercise in applying modern psychiatric theory to historical figures, from Marilyn Monroe to Albert Einstein to Charles Darwin, certainly makes for some very entertaining armchair speculation." -- Booklist , starred review "With keen insight and a writerly flair, Claudia Kalb, one of the nations's pre-eminent science journalists, has written a book that is at once profound and a great deal of fun. She takes us on an engrossing and original journey into the minds (and, yes, the madnesses) of some of history's most intriguing figures. Kalb explores nothing less than the mysteries of genius and of individuality." --Jon Meacham, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of American Lion "A brilliant and fascinating journey into the perils that so often accompany genius. Spell-binding." --Edward Hallowell, M.D., co-author of Driven to Distraction "With a sharp eye but forgiving, deep-seated sense of humanity, Claudia Kalb takes us into the netherworld where emotions make (and break) extraordinary figures from Marilyn Monroe to Albert Einstein. Compelling, intriguing, surprising and fun." --Evan Thomas, author of Richard Nixon: A Man Divided "Claudia Kalb uses insights about the great men and women of history to animate today's most gripping mental health headlines ... A wonderful book." --Robin Marantz Henig, New York Times Magazine contributing writer and President, National Association of Science Writers "Ms. Kalb...gently reframes the narratives of seemingly familiar but quirky celebrities and raises important questions to popular attitudes towards mental health."- Forbes.com "Claudia Kalb provides compelling insight into the fine line between mental illness and greatness and creativity that plagued some of history's most celebrated icons." - Caroline Howe for Dailymail.com "While not a business book per se, her [Kalb's] work does have relevance as more people are becoming aware of mental illness as a workplace issue."- Harvard Business Review "...mixing celebrity stories with a psychological analysis of their personalities... I found this to be a great read." - Celebrity Books "Kalb doesn't just look at the possible positive effect of mental illness on creativity... She also examines the ways psychological disturbances can tragically cut short creative endeavors."- BookPage
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal616.890092/2
SynopsisWas Albert Einstein autistic? Did Marilyn Monroe have borderline personality disorder? Would George Gershwin be diagnosed with ADHD today? In this surprising and inventive look at the evolution of how we think about mental health, acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb provides a glimpse into the lives of 12 celebrated historic icons through the lens of modern psychology. From Abraham Lincoln's depression to Princess Diana's bulimia, Kalb investigates a broad range of maladies, using historical records and interviews with leading mental health experts, biographers, and other specialists. Her nuanced analysis provides a captivating window into the intricacies of the brain and human behavior. Vivid, colorful, and packed with fascinating revelations, Kalb's absorbing narrative will bring a new perspective to one of the hottest topics in today's cultural conversation, leaving readers with a changed perspective of the personalities that shaped our past-and a new understanding of themselves. Book jacket., Psychology, history, and celebrity combine in this captivating look at the mental health of famous--and infamous--historic icons. Written by acclaimed health and science journalist Claudia Kalb, and now in paperback, this fascinating narrative examines history's greatest icons, leaving readers with a changed perspective of the personalities that shaped our past--and a new understanding of themselves. Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? Was Frank Lloyd Wright a narcissist? In this surprising, inventive, and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, respected journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety, Kalb provides compelling insight into a broad range of maladies, using historical records and interviews with leading mental health experts, biographers, sociologists, and other specialists. Packed with intriguing revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation. ., Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? Was Frank Lloyd Wright a narcissist? In this surprising, inventive, and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, acclaimed health and science journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety, Kalb provides compelling insight into a broad range of maladies, using historical records and interviews with leading mental health experts, biographers, sociologists, and other specialists. Packed with intriguing revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation., Psychology, history, and celebrity combine in this captivating look at the mental health of famous--and infamous--historic icons.
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