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Strange and Dangerous Dreams: The Fine Line Between Adventure and Madness,Used
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* Explores the darker psychological drama behind the exploits of eleven adventurers, famous and lesserknown* Written by a practicing clinical psychologist* Accounts include heretofore unpublished information provided by archival witnesses, friends, and familyEvery culture, in every era, has its adventure myths: The golden hero willing to walk through fire elevates us all beyond our fears and limits. But more often than readily seen, there are darker reasons for dangerous pursuits. Where falls the line between adventure and madness? Geoff Powter, a practicing clinical psychologist, looks into the stories of eleven troubled adventurers, divided into three categories: The Burdened, The Bent, and The Lost.* Polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott has been called a 'willing martyr' ready to die for the mystical deliverance of adventure.* Meriwether Lewis, convinced that he had failed to achieve the objectives set by mentor and father figure, Thomas Jefferson, died by his own hand.* Maurice Wilson's plan for climbing Everest included deliberately crashing his plane as high as possible on the mountain.* Jean Batten was a remarkably driven early aviator whose clothes and makeup were always more perfect than her flying technique.* Polar balloonist Solomon Andre was certain that his rigorous understanding of scientific principles would overcome any challenge posed by nature or equipment failure.* Aleister Crowley, a brilliant mountaineer who founded the Golden Dawn cult, was labeled pathologically, and even fatally, arrogant.In each of these stories, darkness of some kind ambition, ego, a thirst for redemption, the need to please others carried these characters in a perilous direction. In the end, understanding these difficult but utterly human stories helps us comprehend the deepest purpose and allure of adventure, and, ultimately, to more honestly measure ourselves.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Strange and Dangerous Dreams'? A: 'Strange and Dangerous Dreams' explores the psychological drama and darker motivations behind the pursuits of eleven adventurers, examining the fine line between adventure and madness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Strange and Dangerous Dreams' is Geoff Powter, a practicing clinical psychologist.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Strange and Dangerous Dreams' consists of 245 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Strange and Dangerous Dreams' published? A: 'Strange and Dangerous Dreams' was published on August 1, 2006.
- Q: What kind of accounts does the book include? A: The book includes accounts of adventurers, both famous and lesser-known, featuring unpublished information from archival witnesses, friends, and family.
- Q: Does the book discuss the motivations behind adventurers' actions? A: Yes, the book delves into the motivations such as ambition, ego, and the need for redemption that drive adventurers towards perilous paths.
- Q: What categories of adventurers does the book cover? A: The book categorizes the adventurers into three groups: The Burdened, The Bent, and The Lost.
- Q: Is there any psychological analysis included in the book? A: Yes, as the author is a clinical psychologist, the book offers psychological analysis of the adventurers' motivations and challenges.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding adventure myths across cultures? A: Absolutely, the book examines adventure myths from various cultures and eras, providing insight into the human psyche's relationship with adventure.