Book Review: Nassir Ghaemi’s A First-Rate Madness is a first-rate read

Unlike numerous recently-published tomes, Dr. Ghaemi’s book–refreshingly, and perhaps intentionally–steers clear of former half-term Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, despite her erratic behavior, propensity to deceive, and general mental instability, all of which are topics of analysis you’d think would be irresistible to any academic psychiatrist, particularly one who’s exploring the connection between mental illness and leadership. When I wondered aloud why this might be so, my eldest son’s quip provided the obvious answer:

“That’s because she’s not a leader, Mama.”

UPDATE: be sure to check out Dr. Ghaemi’s blog, Mood Swings.

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