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Touched with fire

Touched with fire

manic-depressive illness and the artistic temperament
HealthSelf-Help & Psychology
Pages
370
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the psychological challenges faced by writers, specifically focusing on the diagnosis, coping mechanisms, and treatment for bipolar and manic depression. It offers an insightful and moving examination of these conditions within the context of creative genius.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeHopefulThought-ProvokingIntellectual

Genres

Health Self-Help & Psychology Art

About the author

K
Kay Redfield Jamison

Kay Redfield Jamison is a writer whose work often explores the complexities of the human mind. Her most recognized book, An Unquiet Mind, offers a powerful account of her own experiences with bipolar disorder. She writes with honesty and insight about mental health and its impact on life.