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When Nietzsche Wept

"When Nietzsche Wept" is a book about a German philosopher named Friedrich Nietzsche and his struggles with mental illness. The book is about how Nietzsche was able to find solace and relief from his depression through talking with a doctor who listened to him and was able to understand his feelings and help him come to terms with his own thoughts and feelings. It's a story of how a doctor was able to help a troubled person find inner peace and the strength to be who they really are.