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Lincoln's melancholy

how depression challenged a president and fueled his greatness
2005
The author reveals how Abraham Lincoln managed to successfully bring the nation through the turbulent Civil War years in spite of his own personal tragedies and the chronic depression that plagued him throughout his administration.

The black veil

a memoir with digressions
2003
The author describes his decade-long obsession with alcohol and drugs that eventually culminated in a stay at a mental institution.

On Michael Jackson

2006
The author presents a critical analysis of Michael Jackson, examining his childhood and early stardom to determine how he became what he is and his domestic and professional peculiarities that led to accusations of child molestation.

My depression

a picture book
2005
Present a collection of black-and-white drawings that chronicle the author's lifelong struggle with depression,.

American sphinx

the character of Thomas Jefferson
1998
A psychological profile of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on specific moments in the life of the politician to reveal his values and convictions.

Degas in New Orleans

encounters in the Creole world of Kate Chopin and George Washington Cable
1997
Discusses Edgar Degas's 1872 trip to post-Civil War New Orleans to meet his mother's family, suggesting that the visit elicited some of his finest paintings, and discusses the influence of some local writers.

American sphinx

the character of Thomas Jefferson
1997
A psychological profile of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on specific moments in the life of the politician to reveal his values and convictions.

Guerrilla prince

the untold story of Fidel Castro
1991
Presents the untold story of Castro based on hundreds of interviews with unique sources. Includes four extensive interviews with Castro.

A day in the life of a sculptor

1999
Describes how a sculptor creates a metal seahorse.

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