Touched by fire
Book • 1999
Kay Redfield Jamison's "Touched by Fire" explores the intricate relationship between manic-depressive illness and creativity.
The book delves into the lives of renowned artists and writers, revealing how their experiences with bipolar disorder profoundly influenced their work.
Jamison masterfully weaves together personal narratives, historical accounts, and scientific research to illuminate the complexities of this condition.
She challenges common misconceptions and offers a nuanced perspective on the creative process and its connection to mental illness.
The book ultimately provides a compassionate and insightful understanding of the struggles and triumphs of individuals living with bipolar disorder.
The book delves into the lives of renowned artists and writers, revealing how their experiences with bipolar disorder profoundly influenced their work.
Jamison masterfully weaves together personal narratives, historical accounts, and scientific research to illuminate the complexities of this condition.
She challenges common misconceptions and offers a nuanced perspective on the creative process and its connection to mental illness.
The book ultimately provides a compassionate and insightful understanding of the struggles and triumphs of individuals living with bipolar disorder.
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