Description
In Live Wired: The Surprising Science of Mental Health, acclaimed health and science journalist Claudia Kalb explores the mental health of high-profile historic figures, offering a new perspective by examining their lives through the lens of modern psychology. Kalb delves into the possibility that some of these figures may have experienced psychological disorders, such as Andy Warhol possibly being a hoarder, Albert Einstein potentially having autism, and Frank Lloyd Wright exhibiting narcissistic traits.
Kalb uses a combination of historical records and insights from leading mental health experts, biographers, and sociologists to offer compelling insights into various famous figures, such as Marilyn Monroe’s borderline personality disorder and Charles Darwin’s anxiety. The book highlights how mental health played a significant role in shaping their lives and achievements, offering intriguing revelations about how we understand mental health in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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Data sheet
- Author Name
- C. Kalb
- Publisher
- Book For Less
- Origin
- Imported
- Book Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781426219474
- Number of Pages
- 320
