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This unique and compelling blend of memoir, psychology, and criticism offers profound insights into the artistic temperament.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A glimpse into the minds of different creatives, Spanish writer Rosa Montero weaves an excellent exploration of creativity and madness... As a usual reader of fiction, the mix of memoir, essay and analysis combine to read like a novel, with lyrical prose from the prolific journalist and novelist Montero... Fascinating, thoughtful and full of flair, into a subject that may often be glossed over.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuzz Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Danger to Be Sane\u003c\/em\u003e is an ebullient examination of madness, mortality, suicide. Searching the extremely well-documented lives of famous--and famously crazy--writers, Montero finds that 'deviance' is often just a more truthful account of normal human behavior. She deals seriously with the most serious subjects in the most open, accessible way.\"--\u003cstrong\u003eChris Kraus, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Four Spent the Day Together \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003eI Love Dick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An incandescent, wise, brilliant book.\"--\u003cstrong\u003eHéctor Abad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of those books that you want to give away, to lend, to encourage everyone to read. 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