When Nietzsche Wept by Irvin D. Yalom Summary
Overview of When Nietzsche Wept
In Yalom's award-winning novel, philosophy meets psychology as Nietzsche confronts his demons through therapy. Readers worldwide report transformative experiences with this Commonwealth Gold Medal winner that makes existential dilemmas surprisingly accessible. What profound truths might you discover in this fictional psychoanalytic origin story?
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A Desperate Plea for the Future of Philosophy
Vienna, 1882. In a dimly lit cafe, renowned physician Josef Breuer contemplates an elegant note requesting an urgent meeting about "the future of German philosophy." Despite his skepticism, he agrees to meet Lou Salome, a brilliant young woman who delivers shocking news: Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher whose genius remains largely unrecognized, stands at the precipice of suicide. His physical symptoms are devastating-crippling migraines, violent nausea, compromised vision, chronic stomach ailments, insomnia, and dangerous morphine dependency. But these merely mask a deeper psychological crisis. Lou reveals her knowledge of Breuer's groundbreaking "talking cure" with Anna O. and confesses her personal role in Nietzsche's despair-her rejection of his marriage proposal catalyzed his descent. The challenge seems insurmountable: Nietzsche, fiercely independent and opposed to conventional medicine, would never voluntarily seek psychological treatment. Their solution? Franz Overbeck, Nietzsche's trusted friend, will convince him to seek Breuer's medical expertise for physical symptoms, creating an opening for deeper intervention. This carefully orchestrated plan sets in motion an extraordinary intersection of medicine and philosophy that will transform both men's understanding of suffering, truth, and the human psyche.
Two Minds in Crisis: The Physician Becomes the Patient
Confession as Liberation: Confronting Hidden Desires
Confronting the Ghosts of Memory: The Cemetery Revelation
The Hypnotic Journey: Choosing Life Anew
The Healing Power of Connection: Tears That Transform
When Fiction Touches Truth: The Historical Near-Miss
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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