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Is this book a good read if I have already seen the movie?

Betty Day I have not seen the movie - they always disappoint me if I've read the book. There is no way a movie can cover the detail of schizophrenia, hospitaliz…moreI have not seen the movie - they always disappoint me if I've read the book. There is no way a movie can cover the detail of schizophrenia, hospitalizations, treatments that didn't help, and the long-term gentle support that gradually allowed John Nash to "recover". I especially liked his comparison of an artist who could no longer paint, although "recovered", to his inability to perform the work he used to do although "recovered". I've experienced the same perverse "recovery" - though "only" from major depression - and the inability to function as I did before the onset of major depression. The book makes it clear that the accepted wisdom of hospitalization for mental illness is not the same as for physical illnesses. I heard a keynote speaker for the National Alliance on Mental Illness back in 2010 or 2011 who had recovered from schizophrenia and was leading a productive professional life. It certainly gave me hope for recovery.(less)

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Dear Goodreaders, I am looking for novels or biographies in the style of A Beautiful Mind. Historical fiction about mathematics or mathematicians. Any hints? Thanks! Sander

Shreyas Rao Perfect Rigor: A Genius and the Mathematical Breakthrough of a Lifetime by Masha Gessen.

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Is Charles Herman in the book an English major? I can't exactly recall, but I certainly remember him being an English Major in the film. Thanks in advance!

Swarna Meenaa He never existed!

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Is it available to read online?

Swarna Meenaa Yep https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&s...

…moreYep https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&s...

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i want to read this book..but i cannot open it..kindly tell me how to read it?

Melissa Where are you trying to read it? Unless I'm mistaken there isnt a way to read it on this site. You must buy it online or at a retailer, etc.…moreWhere are you trying to read it? Unless I'm mistaken there isnt a way to read it on this site. You must buy it online or at a retailer, etc.(less)

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