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ellenevd's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
doomdodo's review against another edition
3.0
Just like When Nietzsche Wept, the book started very slow and only picked up in the last fifty pages. I appreciated the twists but it was a pretty slow read.
elizabethinmn's review against another edition
4.0
This is a must read for people who dabble in philosophy, the helping professions, or think meaningfully about anything. This particular book is focused on the thoughts that the therapist has in session - helpful for counsellors-in-training, insightful for seasoned therapists, and enlightening to those outside of the field. Yalom is a major contributor to the fields of counseling and psychology (and tries to be in psychiatry - his own profession). He is a talented author and a delight to read.
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