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Love's Executioner

By: Irvin D. Yalom
Narrated by: C.M. Carlson
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The collection of 10 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 and enthralling glimpse into their personal desires and motivations but also tells us his own story as he struggles to reconcile his all-too-human responses with his sensibility as a psychiatrist. Not since Freud has an author done so much to clarify what goes on between a psychotherapist and a patient.

The audio version of the book includes an exclusive interview with Dr. Yalom.

©1989 Irvin Yalom (P)2013 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

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Challenging Convention

Fascinating insight into psychological patients struggle wth loss. Real life case studies and the challenges of therapy. Well written with real gems of wisdom. Providing powerful food for thought. excellent book.

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Utterly, excruciatingly boring.

I’m a clinical psychotherapist and trauma specialist - this book was recommended by a colleague.

It’s about counter-transference. A whole book about it. Not one chapter about 8 pages long, no….an entire book.

Don’t do it.

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Phenomenal

Could not stop listening to this one. Every reader is bound to meet themselves & many others in the patients Dr. Yalom describes.

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psychotherapy told by a story teller

the cases are beautifully delivered and this classic offers many insights for the up and coming therapist

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Powerful and immersive storytelling

This book consists of a number of powerful and immersive stories told eliquently. It's not a book to listen to while cooking, but rather one to truly pay full attention to. Once you do, you'll be transformed to the patients' world and then the therapist's. Furthermore, you'll hear insights to apply to your own life, either as a therapist, friend or human being living a complex life. It truly is a noteworthy book that might just provide priceless insight and reflection into your own life.

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Truly wonderful reading.

Truly wonderful reading for an early career Psychologist. Yalom is a true genius of his field.

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Great book

Each story captures the interest. Irvin is opens himself up and provides great insight into growth as a therapist. Highly recommend.

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Great for a trainee counselling

As a trainee counsellor, I’m really enjoying Dr Yalom’s stories and they are a real insight if you are delving into the work done by psychologists and psychotherapists. The narrration isn’t as bad as some people on here suggest it is, although I do admit it is a little mechanical at times and there probably needs to be more of a short pause in between each chapter. Really enjoying it though, and it has more than met my expectations

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very bad narrator

so far the worst Audible book I've listened to. The narrator was so monotonous and robotic couldn't tell the difference between characters and constantly losing the story line.
The book itself has amazing content though just misrepresented by the narrator.

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great story

highly recommended for anyone with an interest in psychology, therapy, how people think and deal with tough times

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