When Nietzsche Wept
A Novel Of Obsession
What's it about
What if you could witness the birth of psychotherapy through a secret pact between two of history's greatest minds? Explore the volatile encounter between a young, despairing Friedrich Nietzsche and the brilliant physician Josef Breuer in 19th-century Vienna, a meeting that could change their lives forever. Discover how their intense intellectual and emotional battle unfolds, blurring the lines between doctor and patient. You'll learn how Breuer, guided by a young Sigmund Freud, pioneers the "talking cure" in a desperate attempt to save Nietzsche from his demons, only to find his own soul laid bare in the process.
Meet the author
Irvin D. Yalom is a professor emeritus of psychiatry at Stanford University and a pioneering figure in the field of existential psychotherapy, which explores life's ultimate concerns. Drawing from decades of clinical practice and a deep engagement with philosophy, he masterfully blends historical fact with psychological insight. His unique background allows him to illuminate the inner worlds of great thinkers, transforming complex philosophical and therapeutic ideas into compelling, human stories that resonate with our own search for meaning.
What's it about
What if you could witness the birth of psychotherapy through a secret pact between two of history's greatest minds? Explore the volatile encounter between a young, despairing Friedrich Nietzsche and the brilliant physician Josef Breuer in 19th-century Vienna, a meeting that could change their lives forever. Discover how their intense intellectual and emotional battle unfolds, blurring the lines between doctor and patient. You'll learn how Breuer, guided by a young Sigmund Freud, pioneers the "talking cure" in a desperate attempt to save Nietzsche from his demons, only to find his own soul laid bare in the process.
Meet the author
Irvin D. Yalom is a professor emeritus of psychiatry at Stanford University and a pioneering figure in the field of existential psychotherapy, which explores life's ultimate concerns. Drawing from decades of clinical practice and a deep engagement with philosophy, he masterfully blends historical fact with psychological insight. His unique background allows him to illuminate the inner worlds of great thinkers, transforming complex philosophical and therapeutic ideas into compelling, human stories that resonate with our own search for meaning.
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