The Schopenhauer Cure
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Neil Hellegers
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Irvin D. Yalom
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Suddenly confronted with his own mortality after a routine checkup, eminent psychotherapist Julius Hertzfeld is forced to reexamine his life and work - and seeks out Philip Slate, a sex addict whom he failed to help some 20 years earlier. Yet Philip claims to be cured - miraculously transformed by the pessimistic teachings of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer - and is himself a philosophical counselor in training.
Philip's dour, misanthropic stance compels Julius to invite Philip to join his intensive therapy group in exchange for tutoring on Schopenhauer. But with mere months left, life may be far too short to help Philip or to compete with him for the hearts and minds of the group members. And then again, it might be just long enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-11-2022
Highly recommend
Everything from Yalom makes one fall in love with life itself. The characters are beautifully drawn with details. Group therapy mechanisms at their best. As a begining counsellor, I am so grateful to his work for opening my eyes to the possibilities that arise when one focuses on connection & authenticity .
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- Anonymous User
- 25-08-2021
Schopenhauer’s Hedgehogs🏄♂️
As a fan of Lao Tzu, I like both Schopenhauer and Nietzsche: if you want to feel full you must feel empty; if you want to feel happy, first you must feel sad. Schopenhauer’s hedgehogs: desperate for cuddles but aware of the pain and suffering. It all fits together for me. A fantastic ending; great to hear Yalom’s interpretation on Schopenhauer 10/10 👍
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- stardotstar
- 06-09-2018
An outstanding achievement
The difficulty of combining detailed, thoroughly emotive narrative with the kind of insight into philosophy and group therapy is impossible to estimate.
There is great sensitivity here to the real struggle we all face to find ourselves in an integrated, congruent life of the mind and shared experience.
As someone familiar with much of the philosophical content but completely ignorant of the world of group therapy I found this book both a revelation and refreshing consolidation in a well written, well narrated format.
Tremendous.
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- John Paul Newbury
- 31-05-2020
Brilliant combination of philosophy and fiction.
Well read. Always a key with audio books. Yalom's storyline is engaging from the start. Fantastic introduction into Schopenhauer. Well balanced presentation.
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- Tatiane Drigo
- 12-07-2018
Fantastic!
So sad that it finished! simply loved the book! The narrative is engaging. Very diverse characters, each one playing an important role in the story. The paralel story of Schopenhauer's life make us love and hate him. Food to think!
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- Geoff Smith
- 17-01-2024
Wonderful
I’m a psychotherapist in Mission Beach Australia; I love Yalom’s work, work which is beautifully woven through these fictional novels.
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- Graeme Tudor
- 12-11-2019
Great Book Great Story Great Narration
This book is excellent - Story introduces Schopenhauer and philosophy - and the use of group psychotherapy .... very easy listening and well worth the purchase.
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- Jeremy Horsey
- 25-06-2024
Beautifully written book
Gripping and evocative story. The characters and narration was amazing. Another good book by Yalom!
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