Psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom probes further into the mysteries of the therapeutic encounter in this entertaining and thoughtful follow-up to his bestselling Love's Executioner In 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. A richly rewarding, almost illicit glimpse into the therapist's heart and mind, Momma and the Meaning of Life illuminates the unique potential of every human relationship.

"欧文•亚隆（Irvin D. Yalom）

当今世界上最著名、著作流传最广、最有影响力的心理治疗大师之一，被评为美国至今健在的三位最重要的心理治疗学家之一，是美国团体心理治疗的权威、精神医学大师、存在主义治疗三大代表人物之一。他的许多著作不仅给心理治疗师带来启发，也深得普通读者的喜爱，在世界范围内成功发行。其作品多次荣获欧美小说和非小说类奖项，其中《当尼采哭泣》就曾荣获包括1992年“The Commonwealth Club”小说类金牌奖在内的多项奖项，被翻译成24种语言，出现在许多最佳畅销书榜单上，销量超过200万册，并在2007年被拍成同名电影。"