Marylou Kelly Streznewski
Auteur van Gifted Grownups: The Mixed Blessings of Extraordinary Potential
Werken van Marylou Kelly Streznewski
Gifted Grownups 2 exemplaren
Rag Time 1 exemplaar
Tagged
Algemene kennis
Leden
Besprekingen
Statistieken
- Werken
- 4
- Leden
- 104
- Populariteit
- #184,481
- Waardering
- 3.9
- Besprekingen
- 2
- ISBNs
- 4
Hmmm. Well, I'm glad I read it, even though it wasn't the most well-written book, because of the information and insights presented. Streznewski interviewd a small boatload of identified gifted adults who were living in myriad ways, including several in prison. (The author quotes statistics that say that 20% of the U.S. prison population is gifted. How's that for a conversation starter?) Most of them were frustrated in some way, some were living the dream, having figured out their place. There were also chapters devoted to the challenges that women and older people face. I might recommend it to an adult who is just now realizing or coming to terms with her giftedness. You know, anything that makes you feel less lonely....… (meer)