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Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder, February 2016
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Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder
Claudia Kalb

Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities

National Geographic
February 2016
On Sale: February 2, 2016
320 pages
ISBN: 1426214669
EAN: 9781426214660
Kindle: B00RKQ6416
Hardcover / e-Book
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Self-Help Health

Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? Was Frank Lloyd Wright a narcissist?

In this surprising, inventive, and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, acclaimed health and science 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 intriguing revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation.

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