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Momma and the Meaning of Life: Tales of Psychotherapy

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First published: 1999
Pages: 263

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Momma and the Meaning of Life: Tales of Psychotherapy download the pdf book free from here. “Momma and the Meaning of Life: Tales of Psychotherapy” by Irvin D. Yalom offers a captivating exploration of human psychology and our quest for happiness. The book comprises six engrossing case studies that delve into the complexities of our psychological makeup.

It provides a profound examination of therapeutic encounters, featuring intriguing and insightful stories drawn from Yalom’s own clinical practice. The characters include Paula, dubbed as Yalom’s “courtesan of death”; Myrna, whose habit of eavesdropping redefines patient confidentiality; Magnolia, who becomes a receptacle for Yalom’s own sorrows; and Momma, a domineering figure whose love and disapproval stifle her son. The book was first published on August 1, 1999.

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Irvin D. Yalom

Practised and taught existential psychotherapy at Stanford across a long career, and puts his own sessions on the page with a candour the profession has not always welcomed.