Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death by Irvin D. Yalom (English) P

Description: Staring at the Sun by Irvin D. Yalom Written in Irv Yaloms inimitable story-telling style, Staring at the Sun is a profoundly encouraging approach to the universal issue of mortality. In this magisterial opus, capping a lifetime of work and personal experience, Dr. Yalom helps us recognize that the fear of death is at the heart of much of our anxiety. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written in Irv Yaloms inimitable story-telling style, Staring at the Sun is a profoundly encouraging approach to the universal issue of mortality. In this magisterial opus, capping a lifetime of work and personal experience, Dr. Yalom helps us recognize that the fear of death is at the heart of much of our anxiety. Such recognition is often catalyzed by an "awakening experience"—a dream, or loss (the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job or home), illness, trauma, or aging. Once we confront our own mortality, Dr. Yalom writes, we are inspired to rearrange our priorities, communicate more deeply with those we love, appreciate more keenly the beauty of life, and increase our willingness to take the risks necessary for personal fulfillment. Back Cover IRVIN YALOM--WHOSE BOOKS HAVE SOLD MORE THAN FIVE MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE "Always enlightening and often quite moving."--Washington Post "One of Americas finest therapists guides us through one of lifes most challenging tasks in this profoundly helpful book. It will benefit anyone who reads it."--Rabbi Harold Kushner, author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People "Staring at the Sun looks experientially and psychodynamically at our deepest fear and describes with uncommon eloquence and deep humanity how we may arrive at a form of peace. The book is witty and kind and unflinching, a generous meditation that shows us not how to defeat our fear but how to become wise enough to tolerate it. It should give comfort to the dying and to those they leave behind."--Andrew Solomon, author, The Noonday Demon, winner of the National Book Award "Although written from a psychotherapeutic perspective, this thoughtful treatment of the ultimate fear has much to offer people of faith. This is a wise book by a wise man about the most taboo of all subjects. Read it, and fear not."--Dr. Robin Meyers, minister of Mayflower UCC Church of Oklahoma City, professor of rhetoric in the philosophy department at Oklahoma City University, and author, Why the Christian Right Is Wrong "Irvin Yalom has written a brave, intelligent book on the last forbidden subject--death. I honor his courage and rare insight."--Erica Jong, author, Fear of Flying, Shylocks Daughter, Inventing Memory, and Sapphos Leap "Yalom is the Scheherazade of the couch."--Laura Miller, New York Times Flap IRVIN YALOM--WHOSE BOOKS HAVE SOLD MORE THAN FIVE MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE "Always enlightening and often quite moving."--Washington Post "One of Americas finest therapists guides us through one of lifes most challenging tasks in this profoundly helpful book. It will benefit anyone who reads it."--Rabbi Harold Kushner, author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People "Staring at the Sun looks experientially and psychodynamically at our deepest fear and describes with uncommon eloquence and deep humanity how we may arrive at a form of peace. The book is witty and kind and unflinching, a generous meditation that shows us not how to defeat our fear but how to become wise enough to tolerate it. It should give comfort to the dying and to those they leave behind."--Andrew Solomon, author, The Noonday Demon, winner of the National Book Award "Although written from a psychotherapeutic perspective, this thoughtful treatment of the ultimate fear has much to offer people of faith. This is a wise book by a wise man about the most taboo of all subjects. Read it, and fear not."--Dr. Robin Meyers, minister of Mayflower UCC Church of Oklahoma City, professor of rhetoric in the philosophy department at Oklahoma City University, and author, Why the Christian Right Is Wrong "Irvin Yalom has written a brave, intelligent book on the last forbidden subject--death. I honor his courage and rare insight."--Erica Jong, author, Fear of Flying, Shylocks Daughter, Inventing Memory, and Sapphos Leap "Yalom is the Scheherazade of the couch."--Laura Miller, New York Times Author Biography Irvin D. Yalom is a highly regarded psychiatrist and the author of numerous books including the New York Times best-selling Loves Executioner and the international best-selling novel When Nietzsche Wept. Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgments. Chapter 1. The Mortal Wound. Chapter 2. Recognizing Death Anxiety. Chapter 3. The Awakening Experience. Chapter 4. The Power of Ideas. Chapter 5. Overcoming Death Terror Through Connection. Chapter 6. Death Awareness: A Memoir. Chapter 7. Addressing Death Anxiety: Advice for Therapists. Afterword. Notes. About the Author. A Readers Guide to Staring at the Sun. Index. Long Description IRVIN YALOM WHOSE BOOKS HAVE SOLD MORE THAN FIVE MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE "Always enlightening and often quite moving." Washington Post "One of Americas finest therapists guides us through one of lifes most challenging tasks in this profoundly helpful book. It will benefit anyone who reads it." Rabbi Harold Kushner, author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People "Staring at the Sun looks experientially and psychodynamically at our deepest fear and describes with uncommon eloquence and deep humanity how we may arrive at a form of peace. The book is witty and kind and unflinching, a generous meditation that shows us not how to defeat our fear but how to become wise enough to tolerate it. It should give comfort to the dying and to those they leave behind." Andrew Solomon, author, The Noonday Demon, winner of the National Book Award "Although written from a psychotherapeutic perspective, this thoughtful treatment of the ultimate fear has much to offer people of faith. This is a wise book by a wise man about the most taboo of all subjects. Read it, and fear not." Dr. Robin Meyers, minister of Mayflower UCC Church of Oklahoma City, professor of rhetoric in the philosophy department at Oklahoma City University, and author, Why the Christian Right Is Wrong "Irvin Yalom has written a brave, intelligent book on the last forbidden subject death. I honor his courage and rare insight." Erica Jong, author, Fear of Flying, Shylocks Daughter, Inventing Memory, and Sapphos Leap "Yalom is the Scheherazade of the couch." Laura Miller, New York Times Details ISBN0470401818 Author Irvin D. Yalom Short Title STARING AT THE SUN Language English ISBN-10 0470401818 ISBN-13 9780470401811 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 155.937 Year 2009 Residence Palo Alto, CA, US Birth 1931 Subtitle Overcoming the Terror of Death UK Release Date 2009-04-29 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-04-01 NZ Release Date 2009-04-01 Pages 320 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2009-04-29 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Alternative 9780787996680 Audience General US Release Date 2009-04-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:20283127;

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