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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.89500887 EAN: 9780684831831 ISBN: 068483183X Label: Free Press Manufacturer: Free Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: October 18, 1996 Publisher: Free Press Studio: Free Press Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com: The march of science in explaining human nature continues. In Touched With Fire, Jamison marshals a tremendous amount of evidence for the proposition that most artistic geniuses were (and are) manic depressives. This is a book of interest to scientists, psychologists, and artists struggling with the age-old question of whether psychological suffering is an essential component of artistic creativity. Anyone reading this book closely will be forced to conclude that it is. Very Highly Recommended. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - way way too muchThis book was too hard to follow. The author assumes that the reader (me) understands or has a dictionary is hand at all times. Which of course I did not. Rating:  - Creativity and FireHOw much of the creativity of fiery individuals is due to mood disorders? This book explores the connection of many who have been artistic and successful with mood disorder. Is there such a thing as an artistic temperament? Rating: - Not the whole story...but a fine effort all the sameAs mentioned by others, if you are looking for the actual process of how depression is seen to predispose certain people to be creative then this book is not for you. The fineline between madman and genius is still poorly understood. Jamisons book is a treatise on what information is known along with citing studies and statistical analysis. It is aimed more towards scientists etc. studying the phenomenon as opposed to individuals looking for answers as to why they are prone to depression and the ... Read More Rating: - Mens sana in corpore sano.Over the years.....for as long as I can remember - I sit alone and let my mind soar to the most incredible heights. My mind hears, sees and feels ....original music that tragically will never be heard. Motion Pictures that will never be seen. Eroticism that would make even the most sexually creative blush - never be felt. My mind went too high...too often that made life too difficult to bear when the stars tuned to clouds. Before the medication, early on a Sunday morning ... Read More Rating: - Still Worth A ReadWhile Prof. Jamison's previous writing has inspired me and also given me insight to the potential pitfalls that face someone with bipolar disorder, I found this book to be a bit more technical. Perhaps a little too technical. Regardless, Kay Redfield Jamison is a brilliant author. Her honesty, insight, and ability to open her world to you as a reader is amazing. Blunt. Honest. Thought-provoking. Look up her other works and you will NOT be disappointed, particularly "An Unquiet ... Read More 
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