This book reveals the dramatic stories of twenty outstandingly gifted people as they grew from early promise to maturity in Britain. Recorded over the last thirty-five years by award-winning psychologist, Joan Freeman, these fascinating accounts reveal the frustrations and triumphs of her participants, and investigates why some fell by the wayside whilst others reached fame and fortune. These exceptional people possess a range of intellectual, social and emotional gifts in fields such as mathematics, the arts, music and spirituality. Through their particular abilities, they were often confronted with extra emotional challenges, such as over-anxious and pushy parents, teacher put-downs, social trip-wires, boredom and bullying in school and conflicting life choices. Their stories illustrate how seemingly innocuous events could have devastating life-long consequences, and confront the reader with intriguing questions such as: Does having a brilliant mind help when you are ethnically different or suffering serious depression? How does a world-class pianist cope when repetitive strain injury strikes, or a young financier when he hits his first million? What is the emotional impact of grade-skipping? Joan Freeman's insights into the twists and turns of these lives are fascinating and deeply moving. She shows us that while fate has a part to play, so does a personal outlook which can see and grab a fleeting chance, overcome great odds, and put in the necessary hard work to lift childhood prodigy to greatness. Readers will identify with many of the intriguing aspects of these people's lives, and perhaps learn something about themselves too.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415470094
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177965761
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Developmental Psychology
Author
Joan Freeman
Publication Name
Gifted Lives: What Happens When Gifted Children Grow Up
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Teaching
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
328 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
129mm
Item Weight
363g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Joan Freeman
Genre
Biographies & True Stories, Children & Young Adults
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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