Andy Warhol was a Hoarder : : Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities

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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, 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 fascinating revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation"-- Provided by publisher.

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Celebrity Dysfunction submitted by sdunav on June 27, 2016, 5:01pm Fascinating biographical essays of celebrity personalities and dysfunctions, including Marilyn Monroe (borderline personality disorder), Howard Hughes (OCD), Frank Lloyd Wright (narcissistic personality disorder), George Gershwin (ADHD), Princess Diana (bulimia), Abraham Lincoln (depression), and of course Andy Warhol (hoarding). This book also serves as a nice introduction to these disorders, describing a bit about the history of their diagnoses and treatments