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4.14 AVERAGE
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This book makes the psychology of death anxiety accessible to everyone. The author’s lifetime of psychology research & practice are enhanced by his numerous case study examples. His gentle compassion in discussing death and the fear of death is very welcome and attractive. It would be very helpful for psychotherapists, hospice workers, nurses, and caregivers as well as anyone plagued by death anxiety (so, basically, everyone).
When my therapist recommended this book to me, I was surprised. I wasn't afraid of death; on the contrary, I was terrified of life! When I voiced this concern she simply gave me one of those mysterious therapist looks.
"The same principle applies," she said; this answer intrigued me.
At first I thought she had meant the fear of death and the fear of life could be approached and helped in a very similar way. But as I progressed and took in Irvin Yalom's wisdom I realized that that was not what she had meant at all. In fact, the terror of death and life will often be the same thing!
This is not simply a book about death anxiety: it is an exploration of the human condition, a consolation in times of existential crises. Filled with examples Dr Yalom's own life and therapy practice, this book is a great read which will leave much food for thought.
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This book is written very nicely, and I am really interested in the topic – but all the dream interpretation ruined it for me. Instead of getting to the bottom of people’s problems by talking to them, they all happen to have a really telling dream that Yalom always interprets as a metaphor for death anxiety. After a dozen dreams (or something along those lines), I lost patience, as it felt like Sherlock Holmes solving cases in ways nobody can follow and therefore can't learn anything from. I’ll have to find another book on this topic.
My psychiatrist recommended this book to me after the sudden death of a good friend. I was having a hard time with her passing but also talking about the topic of death to those around me. Many tried to offer comforting words and said that she was in Heaven or watching over me, etc. I would nod and keep my mouth shut because I know no one can answer my question, which is: How do you know??
I had to take breaks from reading It but it really helped me.
I had to take breaks from reading It but it really helped me.