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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Amazing insight into the way the mind works....anyone with family or friends suffering from depression or bipolar disorder, or even a passing interest in psychology should read this and learn from it. It's surprising what you can learn about some of the most creative people in history.....” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Hard going and a little academic for me for what I expected to be a book to reveal all! However it is beautifully put together and shows a great deal of dedication and respect for the fine line between madness and genius! ”
James C wrote this review Tuesday, May 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fascinating, Dr. Jamison put in much research into the temperament and character of many famous individuals. Also she "normalizes" M/D by exposing the life and times of so many creative individuals. ”
bookwormsyracuse wrote this review Sunday, January 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i thought her first book was better but this has it's good qualities also. worth reading.”
cagrowngirl wrote this review Wednesday, August 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If you read this, you will be astounded by how many artists, writers, and musicians have suffered from manic-depressive illness and yet gone on to bring is priceless works of art. This is an incredible book with an appendix in the back of various creative people who have suffered from the illness. So it's not only an interesting read, but a handy reference book for those who find psychology fascinating.”
Clara Jane wrote this review Wednesday, July 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The number of writers with manic-depressive illness is as staggering as the undeniable genetic predisposition toward the disease.”
Robley H wrote this review Monday, June 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a really fascinating subject. It could have been a very dry treatise, but instead it flowed really well. Jamison made her points without resorting to unintelligible jargon or stuffy academic style. That she proves there is a link between manic-depression and artistic genius is pretty irrefutable (though she is careful to say that the two can be mutually exclusive) and definitely food for thought. ”
ninamann wrote this review Friday, March 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book on the relationship between mental illness and creativity. It was fascinating.”
Tere wrote this review Friday, November 23 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Amazing insight into the way the mind works....anyone with family or friends suffering from depression or bipolar disorder, or even a passing interest in psychology should read this and learn from it. It's surprising what you can learn about some of the most creative people in history.....”
mollymorris wrote this review Wednesday, July 11 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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