Gifted lives : what happens when gifted children grow up? / Joan Freeman.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: ideas of gifts and talents, and description of study -- Maths prodigy to saint : Rachel Charrett -- Spoilt for choice : Jeremy Sassoon -- Stark odds : Andy Armistead -- Opera star : John Daszac -- Davids and the Goliath of art : David Quinn & David Archer -- A good Samaritan : Suzanne Riley & Melvin -- The gift of integrity : George Fleet & Alison Hepworth -- Musical chairs : Anna Markland & Jocelyn Lavin -- The label of 'gifted' : Jenny Terras & Austin Isaacs -- Barriers in the mind : Gaynor Harding & Philip Anstice -- A gifted gambler : Ady Toms & Martin Pullan -- Gifted women : Lois Sparling & Justine Newsome -- Genius.

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.

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