The fact that Kay had suffered from this condition for so long, untreated, doesn't say much for modern psychology/psychiatry, does it? She also does not set a very good example as motivation for sufferers to take their medication.
Kay Redfield Jamison takes a close look at that high-of-highs, exuberance. She studies the famous in history who have exuded exuberance including Teddy Roosevelt and Charles Schulz's Snoopy.
Focusing on the relationship between artistic creativity and manic-depressive illness, Touched With Fire is rewarding, interesting and full of information. However, this is a book that requires an effort, expects you to be paying attention fully at all times. This is no quick, relaxing beach read....
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