Is Irvin Yalom A-List?
No — Irvin Yalom is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1989
Love's Executioner Release
Lost A-list status in 2000
Dropped to B tier — Continued Literary Output
Ranking Timeline
Early Academic Career
Begins teaching psychiatry at Stanford, developing his approach to group therapy.
Theory and Practice Published
Publishes 'The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy', a pivotal work in the field.
Love's Executioner Release
'Love's Executioner' becomes a bestseller, expanding his reach beyond academic circles.
When Nietzsche Wept Success
'When Nietzsche Wept' achieves widespread popularity.
Continued Literary Output
Continues writing and publishing novels and non-fiction books.
A Matter of Death/Life
Writes book about his and his wife's dealing with death.
Ongoing Influence and Legacy
Maintains influence in psychiatry and literature, still writing in his 90s.
Last updated: February 23, 2026