{"product_id":"momma-and-the-meaning-of-life-9780060958381","title":"Momma and the Meaning of Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 glim\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49399636820311,"sku":"9780060958381","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780060958381.jpg?v=1730468211","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/momma-and-the-meaning-of-life-9780060958381","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}