This book is a compilation of research on Dabrowski's Theory of Postive Disintigration, which is (very oversimplified) a study of five identified levels of relating to the world as a gifted individual, but each of these levels has a multi-level nature and isn't *quite* linear (trust me - just read it!). Dabrowski's theories also cover the overexcitability (OE) of gifted students and adults, which was a revolutionary theory at the time. OE has 5 forms: psychomotor, sensual, intellectual, imaginational, and emotional.

This book is for anyone who has been told that they are "too much" or "I can't believe how much you do!" or "Why do you read so much into what everyone says?" or "You have too many ideas, do you ever stop?" or my personal favourite, "You're too sensitive!" Yep!
This book changed my life and made a lot of sense with my experiences. Basically, a lot of the things that gifted children are shamed for (or that they aren't identified as gifted because they excel in other ways besides book-intellect) can actually be their strengths.

The papers are written by various scholars, researchers and practicing psychologists, so the "speed" of reading varied a lot through the book - some "chapters" would go quickly and some not as much. It's absolutely worth the read, though!