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Andy Warhol was a hoarder : inside the minds of history's great personalities

By Claudia , Kalb

Book information

Publisher
National Geographic Society
Year
2016
ISBN
978-1-4262-1466-0, 1426214669, 978-1-4262-1467-7, 11-1990-761-6
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
4 MB (3927583 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
320\0
Time added
2017-08-15 11:00:00

Description

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

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