How Long to Read Saints and Madmen

How Long Does it Take to Read Saints and Madmen?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 21 minutes to read Saints and Madmen by Russell Shorto

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From the New York Times–bestselling author: “Each chapter . . . offers a window on a different intersection of psychiatry and spirituality” (New Age). In Saints and Madmen, bestselling author Russell Shorto explains how modern science is beginning to reconcile centuries of religious experiences with current psychiatric theories. Psychotic patients sometimes believe they’re developing mystical powers, speaking to animals or conversing with God during their episodes. As one patient said, psychosis can be life’s greatest joy, and also its worst hell. Traditional psychiatry has approached the existence of these occurrences as a treatable medical problem, a case of unbalanced chemicals in the brain. But could it be more? In Saints and Madmen, Shorto writes about the scientists who reject the Freudian view of religious experience as narrow-minded, and shows us how their findings could change how we understand our own minds and spirits.

How long is Saints and Madmen?

Saints and Madmen by Russell Shorto is 315 pages long, and a total of 80,325 words.

This makes it 106% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Saints and Madmen Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 18 minutes to read Saints and Madmen aloud.

What Reading Level is Saints and Madmen?

Saints and Madmen is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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