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Staring at the Sun Summary Audiobook

Irvin D. Yalom

Overcoming the terror of death

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Author: Irvin D. Yalom

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780787996680

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2008

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2How to recognize death anxiety?
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Chapter 3How to overcome death anxiety?
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Chapter 4How psychiatrists counsel people with death anxiety?
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Chapter 5Summary&Review
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Who should listen Staring at the Sun

"Staring at the Sun" by Irvin D. Yalom is a profound exploration of existential themes such as death, freedom, and the search for meaning, making it essential listening for anyone grappling with life's deeper questions. It's particularly beneficial for individuals seeking personal growth, those facing life transitions, or anyone interested in psychology and philosophy. Additionally, therapists and counselors can gain valuable insights to enrich their practice and enhance their understanding of clients' existential concerns.

3 quotes from Staring at the Sun

  • "We are all of us, like the sun, staring at the sun, taking a personal journey through the darkness."
  • "To be without hope is to cease to live; without hope, existence is a mere survival."
  • "Death is the ultimate liberator, unshackling us from the ties of life and the burdens we carry."

Author : Irvin D. Yalom

Irvin D. Yalom is one of the most influential representatives of contemporary psychotherapy and psychology. He is an emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University and a pioneer in the field of American group psychotherapy. Together with Victor Frankl and Rollo May, he is considered one of the key figures of modern existential psychotherapy. His works include Becoming Myself, Creatures of a Day - And Other Tales of Psychotherapy, Momma and the Meaning of Life, When Nietzsche Wept, The Gift of Therapy, and so on.