A Second Time Reading A First-Rate Madness by Dr. Nassir Ghaemi

My initial reading was inspired by a friend, an avid reader. She heard about the book from her psychiatrist. Before retiring, he doctor raved about it. My friend strongly recommended reading the book. Placing trust in her; Dr. Ghaemi's book, which has the heading of "New York Times Bestseller" on the cover, was purchased and devoured.

The author didn't include a picture of himself in the book, but what he did was stated. Dr. Ghaemi's career includes being a professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and director of the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. More details of his work are included, but for the sake of brevity, I will simply state that what he does and has done is impressive to me. 

My opinion of A First-Rate Madness? 5 out of 5 stars, A+, and two thumbs ups.

My take away on my second reading? So much rich detail about the history of notable leaders and their psychological lives is described. My decision to peruse Dr. Ghaemi's book resulted in catching details which were overlooked in my quick first reading. Winston Churchill, Gandhi, and Lincoln are among the leaders profiled, and I was fascinated by the author's recounting of their psychiatric history and records, and his psychological opinion of several of the leaders' behaviors. He lays out the following facts for readers of these historically significant leaders: they had mental illnesses and they were great leaders during times of crisis.  A First-Rate Madness is well worth reading, in my opinion.

The next book I plan to read is Tan's Donuts by Maya Cheav. We'll see if everything goes according to my plan.