{"product_id":"momma-and-the-meaning-of-life-tales-of-psychotherapy-paperback","title":"Momma and the Meaning of Life: Tales of Psychotherapy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author of \u003cem\u003eLove's Executioner \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The Gift of Therapy, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003epsychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom probes further into the mysteries of the therapeutic encounter in this entertaining and thoughtful collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn six enthralling stories drawn from his own clinical experience, Irvin D. Yalom once again proves himself an intrepid explorer of the human psyche as he guides his patients--and himself--toward transformation. With eloquent detail and sharp-eyed observation Yalom introduces us to a memorable cast of characters. Drifting through his dreams and trampling through his thoughts are Paula, Yalom's \"courtesan of death\"; Myrna, whose eavesdropping gives new meaning to patient confidentiality; Magnolia, into whose ample lap Yalom longs to pour his own sorrows, even as he strives to ease hers; and Momma--ill-tempered, overpowering, and suffocating her son with both love and disapproval. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly rewarding, almost illicit glimpse into the therapist's heart and mind, \u003cem\u003eMomma and the Meaning of Life \u003c\/em\u003eilluminates the unique potential of every human relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48710595084505,"sku":"9780060958381","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3121\/5065\/files\/9780060958381.jpg?v=1778808209","url":"https:\/\/www.blacknectarbooks.com\/products\/momma-and-the-meaning-of-life-tales-of-psychotherapy-paperback","provider":"blacknectar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}