momma and the meaning of life: tales of psychotherapy audible <p>psychotherapist irvin d. yalom probes further into the mysteries of the therapeutic encounter in this entertaining and thoughtful follow-up to his best-selling <i>love's executioner</i>. </p> <p>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, <i>momma and the meaning of life</i> illuminates the unique potential of every human relationship. </p>