Love's Executioner: And Other Tales of Psychotherapy, (Paperback)

from JBD1

A bit surprising that Yalom revealed some of the things in this book, but it's certainly a remarkable look at modern psychiatry (or at least psychiatry as Yalom practiced it).

from bikiechic

A fascinating read. I found each story very interesting - I never tired of reading it. My only criticism would be of Yalom's commentary on his patients in places. I found him harsh and judgemental of others' flaws. Of particular note, his extremely negative observations of a "fat" patient he had....

from MiserableLibrarian

These ten stories tell of Yalom's work with patients in the "therapeutic encounter." While each story is different, several common themes emerge: freedom, decision, existential isolation. Several of the stories deal more directly with issues of death and involve older patients. As in Every day ge...

from phredfrancis

Despite Yalom's occasionally getting in his own way in telling a story (what therapist doesn't, really?), these difficult cases from his practice are well imparted. The problems these people face are rather extreme, but the it's not the nature of their difficulties which is unusual so much as it ...

from phredfrancis

Despite Yalom's occasionally getting in his own way in telling a story (what therapist doesn't, really?), these difficult cases from his practice are well imparted. The problems these people face are rather extreme, but the it's not the nature of their difficulties which is unusual so much as it ...