Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder
Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder
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National Geographic Society
Annotation: Psychology, history, and celebrity combine in this captivating look at the mental health of famous - and infamous - historic icons.
Genre: [Biographies]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #193731
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2016
Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 02/02/16
Pages: 320 pages
ISBN: 1-426-21466-9
ISBN 13: 978-1-426-21466-0
Dewey: 920
LCCN: 2015024370
Dimensions: 22 cm.
Language: English
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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-314).
Reading Level: 6.0
Interest Level: 9+

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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