Reader Yaloum selections from the works of the psychologist

Author's name: Irvin D. Yalom Translation: Khalid Al-Jubeili Publisher: Dar Al-Wafid Al-Thaqafiya for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2025 Literary classification: Human Sciences Book overview: In this selection of Irvin Yalom's most influential works, the reader will find a diversity of his writings ranging from serious philosophical and medical articles, to abstract and theoretical essays, and of course literary works. Yalom begins his book with a candid, information-rich autobiography introduction, then moves on to three distinguished parts: "Group Psychotherapy," "Existential Psychotherapy," and "About Writing." The structure of this book traces Yalom's professional path in many ways, and the selections included in this book feature excerpts from his academic writings, a specialized scholarly research on existential group therapy, unpublished case studies, excerpts from the short story collection "The Love Killer," the novel "When Nietzsche Wept," and the novel "Lying on the Couch." Dr. Yalom also wrote new introductory articles for each of his books, focusing on the development of his career and thinking since these books were first published. Yalom uses in all his works a lens of psychotherapy to explore human nature, blending realism and fictional storytelling, showing that the line between reality and imagination is not always easily distinguishable. Dr. Yalom's keen interest in storytelling and novel writing has been a motivating factor since the beginning of his career, and this passion connects these selections. Readers of the "Yalom Reader" will be able to read from different backgrounds and perspectives, and benefit from it.