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| “These spellbinding tales of pain and of healing transport us into the very cores of the therapeutic experience.” |
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—Maggie Scarf
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| “In every chapter, an epiphany, a tug at the heart or a gasp of realization. And ‘The Hungarian Cat Curse’ will be read aloud for decades, possibly forever. This isn’t a book—it’s a gift.” |
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—William Peter Blatty,
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| “Irvin Yalom brings to these splendid tales of psychotherapy his rich experience as a therapist, his broad knowledge of philosophy and literature, and his profound humanity. He draws the reader into his stories with the same skill he uses to engage his patients in therapy.” |
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—David Spiegel, M.D.,
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| “This is a chance to get inside the mind of a brilliant therapist and witness the soul breaking through. Like the first light of dawn, Momma and the Meaning of Life is warm, radiant and revealing.” |
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—Mark Epstein, M.D.,
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| “Irvin Yalom continues to astonish us. Vitality, eloquence, wisdom, courage and the capacity to listen and learn mark this book indelibly.” |
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—Les Havens, M.D.,
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| “Ironic and self-aware, Irvin Yalom gently leads us to the brink of death, to the edge of madness, and to the depths of despair. Dr. Yalom makes the same compassionate agreement with we, his readers, as he does with his patients: To reveal himself fully and honestly so that together we may confront the bleak existential realities and bring meaning and richness to our lives. I’m sure his Momma would have been proud.” |
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—Harold Ramis,
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| “A fascinating commentary on the bond between patient and therapist.” |
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—Nick Nolte, actor
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