The Schopenhauer Cure

By Irvin D. Yalom

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 358 pages Published In: United States, January 2006 Quantity Available: 89 Ships within 6-10 days Suddenly confronted with his own mortality after a routine checkup, eminent psychotherapist Julius Hertzfeld is forced to reexamine his life and work -- and seeks out Philip Slate, a sex addict whom he failed to help some twenty years earlier. Yet Philip claims to be cured -- miraculously transformed by the pessimistic teachings of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer -- and is, himself, a philosophical counselor in training. Philips dour, misanthropic stance compels Julius to invite Philip to join his intensive therapy group in exchange for tutoring on Schopenhauer. But with mere months left, life may be far too short to help Philip or to compete with him for the hearts and minds of the group members. And then again, it might be just long enough. Publisher: Harper Perennial ISBN: 0060938102 EAN: 9780060938109 Dimensions: 20.52 x 13.61 x 2.34 centimeters (0.28 kg)

I admit I am a Yalom addict but this one is definitely one of his best books ! Amazing how Yalom manages to write a very good novel which at the same time includes all the theory about grouptherapy and how a group functions. Interesting for therapy students but also for managers, groupfacilitators,...
After reading a few of Yalom's books you know the authors hobby horses: deathanxiety, the therapeutic relationship and boundaries, ...The nice thing is that it is always written in 'normal' English, you want to know the rest of the story and at the same time you are learning so much....I guess that is what I like about this author he does not brag about his knowledge but his books are backed with so much knowledge that you learn without noticing...