• The Schopenhauer Cure

  • A Novel
  • By: Irvin D. Yalom
  • Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
  • Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (608 ratings)

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The Schopenhauer Cure

By: Irvin D. Yalom
Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
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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.

©2005 Irvin D. Yalom (P)2018 Tantor

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Wow! I could not get my hand off this book!

First, have to give a huge cudos to the narrarator! He pulls off a string of characters so skilfully that juat by his tone you know who's talking. His voice gives life to these characters and his clear narraration wakens the book.
If you are into philosophy, and into psychology, this is the book for you. It dives deep into the human motivations, portraits real problems of real people, all this while giving a very informed and interesting overview of a great philosopher's life, Arthur Shopenhauer.
The plot is exciting, emotional and well written. It's not a thriller but I could not put the book away. Very reccomended!

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The Schopenhauer Cure

It’s a beautiful book about life and death that is saturated with strikingly real emotions. The book presents a realistic view on what group therapy is, the power of it. I really liked the narrator, who made the characters even more vivid for me. I especially recommend this book to anybody who likes psychology and to mental health professions.

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Bravo!!

I sat in my driveway many evenings enraptured with the content of this book and the performance of the narrator.

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Great story excellent narration.

This is novel combines philosophy, therapeutic advice, and a compelling story line. The narrative is expertly done. I was assigned this book for class but I devoured it like a treat.

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The meaning of life

It has been a rich experience listening to this book, which gradually comes to life from a rather sad opening, made even sadder by the “unlovable” character that the protagonist attempted to reach out. I enjoyed immensely the discussion in the therapy group of struggles and blind spots, the weakness that a therapist also face. Schopenhauer’s philosophy would not normally appeals to me but the discussion has helped me warm to it more. A big credit also to the narrative which has captured the emotions so vividly. Certainly one of the best audio experience with Dr Yalom's novels.

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Excellent!!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. I loved learning about the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer—his life and his teachings. The group therapy dynamics are fascinating. I admired and grew to love the psychiatrist leader, Julius. He was very experienced, skilled and dedicated to the participants of the group. The group members—their backgrounds, their issues and their contributions in the group meetings made a nice dramatic backdrop. I learned so much from this book. It is well worth reading.

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Pompous and predictable

The author tries to give life to a set of two-dimensional figures who are modeled after archetypical figures. Tedious.

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Wonderful -and intellectually challenging read!

Wow, yet another great read of Irvin Yalom. He is such an amazing and insightful writer! Even though the majority of book's time takes place during the group therapy sessions, Yalom manages to keep the reader on the edge of their seat at all times.

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Great Book

LOVED THE EXPLANATION OF GROUP THERAPY AND THE ACCOMPANYING PHILOSOPHY LESSON, AS WELL AS SCHOPENHAUER'S BIO.

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Amazing book

Loved the writing style and the creativity in expressing complexity in life. Thank you Irvin.

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