Claudia Kalb
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"Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? In this surprising and inventive 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,...
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"What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others achieve greatness decades later? Is a prodigy born or made? What role does purpose play in the evolution of midlifers and late bloomers? And how do personality and luck play into the arc of discovery and the legacy left behind? These questions sent journalist Claudia Kalb on a years-long journey to explore moments of inspiration in the...