Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death Audiobook

" I'm reading this for research for my master's thesis. Again, Yalom is very readable. "

" I found this book to be a must read in pondering death. Whether it be the death of a loved one or yourself. Yalom offers a unique secular perspective on death that offers one the ability to cope with the anxiety of death. "

" Such an approachable style... So humane... An amazing example... It's so easy to almost read it too fast and then being happy to read it again "

" Another interesting read from Irving Yalom about death anxiety. I recommend it. "

" Excellent for both the therapist and the lay person. Yalom puts the complicated into simple terms and makes the reading a pleasure. Fast read. "

" Great insight on death, meaning and approach to life. "

" Great book. It seemed as though Yalom was trying to impart as much of his knowledge as possible before his own death. It frequently was off topic, and I loved it. By the way, it's also a wonderful tool for helping those who are struggling with their own mortality. "

" This is a challenging book to get started on, but is worth reading for its insights and observations about the human condition. It is surprisingly easy to read, despite the topic. "

" A book about the fear of death, and how to overcome it. Many examples drawn from the Author's psychotherapy practice used with permission of the people concerned. A fascinating and ultimately hopeful book that I highly recommend to anyone who has been struck by fear as I was following bereavement. "

" Love. Love. Love!!! "

" I love Yalom...reading anything by him reminds me of why I chose to become a therapist. This book is a great resource for therapists and for anyone interested in learning how to confront our existential issues! "

" An accessible follow-on to David Spiegel's book "Living Beyond Limits" and to other of Yalom's books, this one holds few groundbreaking insights for scholars, but is rich with anecdotes, client profiles and memoirs that reinforce some simple and critical ideas about death and life. "

" The author starts off strong, but a heavy focus on his own views of death and personal practice become tedious in the second half of the book. "

" Not only is this a thought-provoking book about how I view death, but also how I want to live the rest of my life. Citing philosophers, work with his clients and his own philosophy, Yalom takes us on this journey. Well worth the read! "

" You should just check it out. All the big questions, none of the answers, but lots of significant material...Actually an incredible way to feel connected to humanity. "

" I especially enjoyed the chapter on being a therapist and dealing with clients' death anxiety. I'm not sure that I find his philosophical ideas about death to be helpful in terms of my own death anxiety, but I do find it helpful to know that so many other people deal with this feeling. "

" Some excellent points to ponder in preparing us for our inevitable slide toward death... "

" Sounds freaky, I know. But anything by Dr. Yalom is a comfort. "

" Reiterates the lessons from 'The Gift of Therapy' from the perspective of death anxiety. Contains interesting examples as to how death anxiety manifests itself and how it can be treated. "

" I always enjoy and learn something from Yalom's books. I'll keep you posted. "

" Excellent for both the therapist and the lay person. Yalom puts the complicated into simple terms and makes the reading a pleasure. Fast read. "

" A provocative look at loss, death and suffering from a broadly sweeping philosophical and therapeutic perspective, I am finding myself both moved and changed by this helpful book. "

" Very good words of wisdom for each of us who is grappling with death anxiety or assisting others in working through their own. "

" great read! Irvin Yalom is brilliant. I would recommend reading anything he writes. I can't think of another writer out there with the same point of view as Yalom. This book especially. It my universe it would be required reading for every human being. I never read truer words than Yalom's. "

" Some excellent points to ponder in preparing us for our inevitable slide toward death... "

" Interesting and important to read in learning about treating death anxiety "

" Um livro a ser lido em qualquer idade. Confronta-nos com o medo mais oculto e que é a origem de todos os outros medos: o medo da morte. "

" A good book to bring up issues on death, but the last part of the book focuses on how therapists can discuss death with their patients. Since I am not a therapist, it became too difficult for me to sift out pertinent points for myself. "

" Not only is this a thought-provoking book about how I view death, but also how I want to live the rest of my life. Citing philosophers, work with his clients and his own philosophy, Yalom takes us on this journey. Well worth the read! "

" I especially enjoyed the chapter on being a therapist and dealing with clients' death anxiety. I'm not sure that I find his philosophical ideas about death to be helpful in terms of my own death anxiety, but I do find it helpful to know that so many other people deal with this feeling. "