Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom

Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy

Irvin D. Yalom

304 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

nonfiction psychology short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

The collection of ten absorbing tales by master psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom uncovers the mysteries, frustrations, pathos, and humor at the heart of the therapeutic encounter. In recounting his patients' dilemmas, Yalom not only gives us a rare ...

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Moods

reflective 87%
informative 79%
emotional 55%
inspiring 46%
challenging 26%
hopeful 22%
dark 14%
sad 10%
funny 6%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 17%
slow 15%

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