Irvin D. Yalom
Born in 1931
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Psychology
Irvin David Yalom , M.D., is a renowned psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author.
As an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, he has made significant contributions to the field of existential psychotherapy.
Yalom's work often explores themes of death, meaning, and human connection.
He has written numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including bestsellers like "Love's Executioner" and "The Gift of Therapy." Known for his compassionate approach and ability to blend storytelling with psychological insights, Yalom's writings have influenced both professionals and general readers interested in understanding the human condition.
Books by Irvin D. Yalom

The Schopenhauer Cure
by Irvin D. Yalom
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2005
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358 pages
4.28
29.2K ratings
Psychology
Philosophy
Novels

The Gift of Therapy
by Irvin D. Yalom
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2001
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288 pages
4.32
26.8K ratings
Psychology
Counselling
Mental Health

Staring at the Sun
by Irvin D. Yalom
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2008
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306 pages
4.23
14.8K ratings
Psychology
Philosophy
Death

Creatures of a Day
by Irvin D. Yalom
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2015
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215 pages
4.22
12.9K ratings
Psychology
Philosophy
Short Stories

Momma and the Meaning of Life
by Irvin D. Yalom
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1999
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272 pages
4.07
10.3K ratings
Psychology
Short Stories
Philosophy

The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy
by Irvin D. Yalom
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1967
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688 pages
4.2
9.4K ratings
Psychology
Counselling
Social Work

A Matter of Death and Life
by Irvin D. Yalom
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2021
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240 pages
4.4
8.5K ratings
Psychology
Memoir
Philosophy

The Spinoza Problem
by Irvin D. Yalom
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2012
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321 pages
4.26
17.5K ratings
Philosophy
Psychology
Historical Fiction

When Nietzsche Wept
by Irvin D. Yalom
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1992
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310 pages
4.36
79.4K ratings
Psychology
Philosophy
Historical Fiction

Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy
by Irvin D. Yalom
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1989
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304 pages
4.25
39.1K ratings
Psychology
Mental Health
Counselling