The Art of Loving

   

The Art of Loving is a rich and detailed guide to love—an achievement reached through maturity, practice, concentration, and courage. In the decades since the book’s release, its words and lessons continue to resonate. Erich Fromm, a celebrated psychoanalyst and social psychologist, clearly and sincerely encourages the development of our capacity for and understanding of love in all of its facets. He discusses the familiar yet misunderstood romantic love, the all-encompassing brotherly love, spiritual love, and many more. A challenge to traditional Western notions of love, The Art of Loving is a modern classic about taking care of ourselves through relationships with others.

"Erich Fromm is both a psychologist of penetration and a writer of ability. His book is one of dignity and candor, of practicality and precision."
~ Chicago Tribune

"Every line is packed with common sense, compassion, and realism."
~ Fortune

Reviews from people who have read the book

"This book was published in 1956, but it speaks to issues that should be addressed by thinking individuals in today's society."

"Erich Fromm informs us that "love" must include a structured approach to relationships that include: responsibility, respect, care and knowledge. The gift to society from this book, is that it is a serious departure from ALL the long songs, art, poetry, advertising, etc that portrays love as a euphoric or erotic experience for the primary love object. If lovers would study this and practice the art that Erich describes BEFORE getting married, our 50% divorce rate just may radically change for the better."

"This should be required reading for all humans. The title sounds easy enough but we spend little time on this topic, hence the reason so many of us fail at it."

"I thorouhly enjoyed this book. It really expresses how to have healthy,loving relationships. Anybody who wants to learn about love could benefit from this book."

So Erich Fromm is a author who shares how the Art of Loving can create a new environment for mankind and develop a person's well-being.