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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
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Listened to this one using audible. Was pretty interesting hearing about his different patients and how a lot of mental problems can come down to a fear of death. Would definitely read more of Dr Yalom's work.
I wish he was my therapist. Written in a gentle but firm tone, this book put into perspective many of the anxieties I experience surrounding death. If you think about death at all (who doesn’t) I would highly recommend reading it. The text isn’t overly academic at all.
Review of Staring at the Sun by Irvin D. Yalom
2/5
Although some of the patient vignettes in this book were engaging, much of the commentary felt dated and out of touch with current psychological thinking. Yalom’s emphasis on dream interpretation and existential musings takes center stage, often at the expense of more grounded or evidence-based approaches to death anxiety.
At times, the book seemed more interested in the author’s reflections on his therapeutic relationships than in offering practical insight. There were repeated moments where he focused on wanting patients to like him or see his value, which felt self-indulgent and disconnected from the central theme of the book.
The “how to use this book” section was particularly strange. It suggested that each chapter would offer concrete tools or insights for managing the fear of death, but the actual content rarely delivered on that promise. While the topic is important and the intent is clear, the structure and execution make it hard to follow and even harder to apply.
In the end, the book struggles to offer useful guidance. It reads more like a therapist’s journal than a resource for readers grappling with mortality. There are far stronger, more relevant works on death anxiety and end-of-life reflection available.
2/5
Although some of the patient vignettes in this book were engaging, much of the commentary felt dated and out of touch with current psychological thinking. Yalom’s emphasis on dream interpretation and existential musings takes center stage, often at the expense of more grounded or evidence-based approaches to death anxiety.
At times, the book seemed more interested in the author’s reflections on his therapeutic relationships than in offering practical insight. There were repeated moments where he focused on wanting patients to like him or see his value, which felt self-indulgent and disconnected from the central theme of the book.
The “how to use this book” section was particularly strange. It suggested that each chapter would offer concrete tools or insights for managing the fear of death, but the actual content rarely delivered on that promise. While the topic is important and the intent is clear, the structure and execution make it hard to follow and even harder to apply.
In the end, the book struggles to offer useful guidance. It reads more like a therapist’s journal than a resource for readers grappling with mortality. There are far stronger, more relevant works on death anxiety and end-of-life reflection available.
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I have read it after loosing a femily member and while starting my own greeving process. I've found a lot of comfort in this book.
Lets talk about life and lets talk about the end of it.
Lets talk about life and lets talk about the end of it.