Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780470401811)

Written in Irv Yalom's inimitable story-telling style, Staring at the Sun is a profoundly encouraging approach to the universal issue of mortality. In this magisterial opus, capping a lifetime of work and personal experience, Dr. Yalom helps us recognize that the fear of death is at the heart of much of our anxiety. Such recognition is often catalyzed by an "awakening experience"--a dream, or loss (the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job or home), illness, trauma, or aging.

Once we confront our own mortality, Dr. Yalom writes, we are inspired to rearrange our priorities, communicate more deeply with those we love, appreciate more keenly the beauty of life, and increase our willingness to take the risks necessary for personal fulfillment.

Author: Irvin D. Yalom
ISBN-10: 0470401818
ISBN-13: 9780470401811
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2009
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.10w x 0.90d