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“Great Book!”
Paulo R wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I bought this book 'cause it was on top 10 books from Veja magazine, and also 'cause I liked the synopsis in the cover. But it wasn't an easy reading. In the beggining, it seemed that I was reading lots and lots of pages, when in fact i readed just one or two. To the middle for the finish, it started to became more fluid, and when I finally finished it, I realized that I loved the book. And also became curious about Nietzche and his work. ”
Júlia Simoni wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the few books I wished it never ended.”
Ancale wrote this review Monday, May 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“it is one of the unique book i've ever read,it shows the reality of inside of everybody,it is wonderful,i recommand to all of my freinds”
Azita a wrote this review Thursday, March 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is not fiction... it really happened! Okay, so it didn't, but the author wrote it where it's convincing enough. Some of it is true so I'll give it that. This is one of the best books I have ever bought and read. I will re-read year after year. ”
astronomical wrote this review Thursday, March 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“philosopher VS psychologer .. إنهُ كتابٌ جديد تجاوزَ الكثير من نقّاد نيتشه”
Imad Asaalwa wrote this review Friday, January 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Breuer and Nietzsche never met, but Dr. Yalom considers the intriguing possibilities in this novel of psychological and philosophical ideas. Dr. Yalom is a professor of phsychiatry at Stanford and a proponent of "existential psychotherapy," so he is able to create drama derived almost entirely from the emotional portraits of the characters rather than the actions and struggles of the characters in the external world. Yalom's achievement is to make the reader care about Breuer and Nietzsche as they struggle to confront (or avoid) their greatest fears and weaknesses. The reader is drawn into intimate conversation with the brilliant but unloveable Nietzsche and the gifted but ungrateful Breuer. The necessary whining is balanced by just enough action and intellectual history to propel the narrative forward. Along the way the genesis of psychotherapy and existentialism is consisely explained using dialogue from Breuer, Freud and Nietzsche as well as quotations from their actual works. But this book not about theory. The sorrow of these great men is transformed into inspiration for the reader as they struggle to embrace the wisdom of amor fati, to love one's fate. We are reminded of our own need to accept complete responsibility for our choices and to boldly face life's challenges. One need not embrace an existentialist worldview to find inspiration in such advice. Neither does the Professor preach philosophy in his drama. Rather, the reader is invited to achieve a synthesis of his own after observing the strivings of the characters. Vienna was an intellectual microcosm of Europe in the late 19th Century, so the city bcomes a character in the story, with various characters, some historical, some fictional, acting as the sounding board for Breuer's and Nietzsche's nascent philosophies. This is not a book for readers put off by lengthy dialogues, and it is short on dramatic action and romance. But for those who might enjoy urgent and intimate conversation with great minds on the verge of their greatest achievements, When Nietzsche Wept may be as therapeutic as an afternoon with close friends over cafe melange.”
Nichoel A. wrote this review Tuesday, June 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A book that shows Nietzsche mind in trubble before he writes his most recognized book. I recommend it if you want to understand Nietzsche mind better.”
Felipe M wrote this review Monday, June 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
