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July 18
The Theory and Pract... David gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
The Theory and Practice Of Group Psychotherapy (Hardcover)
by Irvin Yalom
bookshelves: psychology
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David David said: "There's a reason why this is the definitive book of group therapy. Yalom integrates an impressive amount of research into a book that is extremely easy to read. His illustrations of the usefulness in switching between process and content in a group c...more "
Zen and the Art of M... David gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Mass Market Paperback)
by Robert M. Pirsig
bookshelves: philosophy
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read in July, 2008

David David said: "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a damned interesting read. As a motorcycle rider and occasional mechanic, I enjoyed the use of motorcycle maintenance in illustrating philosophical points. Pirsig has a clear and persuasive style when it c...more "
July 11
The Gift of Therapy:... David gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients (Paperback)
by Irvin Yalom
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David David said: "Yalom gives practical advice to early career therapists in a series of bite-sized chapters that are quick to read. This book is well worth reading if you're a clinician in the mental health field. "
Hypnerotomachia Poli... David marked as to-read:
Hypnerotomachia Poliphili: The Strife of Love in a Dream (Paperback)
by Francesco Colonna
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January 30
Beyond the Blue Even... David gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Beyond the Blue Event Horizon (Heechee Saga #2)
by Frederik Pohl
bookshelves: sci-fi
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American Gods David gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
American Gods (Paperback)
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author!)
bookshelves: general-fiction
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read in January, 2008

David David said: "Neil Gaimen is easily one of the best storytellers in the world today. His grasp of the myths of various cultures would make Joseph Campbell envious. I found American Gods to be an impressive read because Gaimen deftly weaves a rich tapestry of myth ...more "
January 06
The Schopenhauer Cur... David gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Schopenhauer Cure: A Novel (P.S.)
by Irvin Yalom
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read in January, 2008

David David said: "Yalom's expertize at running group therapy sessions comes through in this fictional tale of a therapist with a terminal illness. The book starts off a bit slow, but Yalom is able to neatly bring all of the elements of the story together in a way that...more "
December 27
Brave New World David gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Brave New World (Paperback)
by Aldous Huxley
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recommended for: everyone
read in December, 2007

David David said: " Brave New World is not Huxley's best work, but it does serve as a cautionary tale against eugenics. This classic is a must read for anyone growing up in a Western-influenced society. The world ...more "
December 25
Aegypt David gave 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars to:
Aegypt (Bantam Spectra Book)
by John Crowley
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read in December, 2007

David David said: "I eagerly approached this book on the recommendation of a couple of friends. However, Aegypt wasn't all that I hoped it would be. The main character, Pierce Moffett, is a history professor who discovers...more "
December 20
Gateway David gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Gateway (Heechee Saga 1)
by Frederik Pohl
bookshelves: sci-fi
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recommended for: sci-fi fans
read in December, 2007

David David said: "I first read this book in high school. It's been a long time since then, but Gateway recently came to mind. Luckily, the local library had a copy. This book is well worth reading if you're interested in the sci-fi genre. Pohl approaches the fantastic...more "



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99 Shrink Rap (Psychology Books) — 141 members — last activity 19 days ago, 04:40PM
This is an open group for students, amateurs, and professionals of psychology. It is intended to connect mental health professionals from all fields ...more
158 CIIS — 9 members — last activity 06/09/2007 09:43AM
A group for students and faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA.




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