The Power of Different

Saltz’s careful research bolsters her argument that every brain is different, and that achievement has to do with harnessing what’s there more than with trying to reshape it … insightful – Andrew Solomon, bestselling author of Far From the TreeGail Saltz strikes gold. For centuries, stigma, fear and, above all, ignorance have prevented us from seeing what Dr. Saltz presents so clearly, concisely and convincingly: that embedded in our so-called disabilities, disorders and mental illnesses we find treasures of enormous value, gems that have illuminated and changed the world – Ned Hallowell, author of Driven to DistractionA nuanced exploration of the contribution that being a little - but not too - crazy can make to creativity … An exceptionally interesting and thoughtful book – Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful MindA book such as The Power of Different is much needed. It signals to society that people with learning disabilities, neurological disorders and mental health difficulties are human and have social value. They are not a burden. They are just different * Schools Week *

Dr. Gail Saltz is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, a psychoanalyst, columnist, bestselling author, television commentator, and contributing editor for Health magazine. She has been featured in print and on television in places like The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dateline, Fox News, Anderson Cooper, Today Show, Good Morning America, Parade, Redbook, Women’s Day, the New York Times, and others.

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