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A review by fluencer
Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death by Irvin D. Yalom
5.0
It can be daunting to read about death anxiety, I have come to agree with the author of this book that everyone has death anxiety, but most of are not aware of it. But the author assures in the beginning of the book that he can make you feel better, that he has done this work with many patients and you are in good hands. I think he keeps his word, and as I finish this book, I am less afraid than I ever was.
In some places in the book, especially in the conversations with his patients, he comes across as preachy. It seems to be more like a lecture than a conversation. It's possible that the conversational tone was modified for the book, it would be hard to have a conversation like that with someone.
I would also caution readers to not jump into the ideas and techniques offered in this book immediately. Being confronted with death, not everyone turns into Walter White, but I think it is possible that in the attempt to confront our fears, we can end up acting on them.
In some places in the book, especially in the conversations with his patients, he comes across as preachy. It seems to be more like a lecture than a conversation. It's possible that the conversational tone was modified for the book, it would be hard to have a conversation like that with someone.
I would also caution readers to not jump into the ideas and techniques offered in this book immediately. Being confronted with death, not everyone turns into Walter White, but I think it is possible that in the attempt to confront our fears, we can end up acting on them.