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Momma and the Meaning of Life

Tales of Psychotherapy

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Momma and the Meaning of Life

By: Irvin D. Yalom
Narrated by: Traber Burns
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Psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom probes further into the mysteries of the therapeutic encounter in this entertaining and thoughtful follow-up to his best-selling Love's Executioner.

In six enthralling stories drawn from his own clinical experience, Irvin D. Yalom once again proves himself an intrepid explorer of the human psyche as he guides his patients - and himself - toward transformation. With eloquent detail and sharp-eyed observation, Yalom introduces us to a memorable cast of characters. Drifting through his dreams and trampling through his thoughts are Paula, Yalom's "courtesan of death"; Myrna, whose eavesdropping gives new meaning to patient confidentiality; Magnolia, into whose ample lap Yalom longs to pour his own sorrows, even as he strives to ease hers; and Momma - ill tempered, overpowering, and suffocating her son with both love and disapproval. A richly rewarding, almost illicit glimpse into the therapist's heart and mind, Momma and the Meaning of Life illuminates the unique potential of every human relationship.

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v insightful and cleverly written. I'll always be a big Yalom fan. his view of the therapeutic relationship has always been far beyond his time

fantastic

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Helped me take a different look and understand my therapist and our group better.

Will read Yalom more

Brought me some understanding

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I couldn’t put it down ( or rather, I couldn’t take the ear buds out) I immediately want to listen to more from this author.

Life changing

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the book is very well written and easy to understand even for those with no special knowledge in psychology.
Irwin once again let's us in the beautiful world of psychotherapy and how it changes both the patient and the therapist.
The voice in this audio book is phenomenal. I love how the male and female voices are distinguished, and how the tone always matches the mood of the characters.
I listened very easily and got distracted very few times (ADHD here).
I totally recommend it.

So easy to listen to

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This book is amazing and the audio is really good, keeps you on your toes and it has been an amazing experience listening to it

Amazing book!

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