Rollo May published 15 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 4 other books, beginning with Man's Search for Himself (1953).
Updated September 2026
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Man's Search for Himself
Rollo May's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Springs of Creative Living (1940)
Man's Search for Himself (1953)
Existence (1958)
Symbolism in Religion and Literature (1960)
Existential Psychology (1961)
Existential Psychotherapy (1967)
Love and Will (1969)
Power and Innocence (1972)
Psychology and the Human Dilemma (1979)
Freedom and Destiny (1981)
The Discovery of (1983)
My Quest for Beauty (1985)
Politics and Innocence (1986)
The Art of Counseling (1989)
The Cry for Myth (1991)
Children's books in order
The Meaning of Anxiety (1977)
Other books in order
Dreams and Symbols (1968)
Paulus (1973)
The Courage to Create (1975)
The Psychology of Existence (1994)
About Rollo May
Rollo Reece May was an American existential psychologist and author of the influential book Love and Will (1969). He is often associated with humanistic psychology and existentialist philosophy, and alongside Viktor Frankl, was a major proponent of existential psychotherapy. The philosopher and theologian Paul Tillich was a close friend who had a significant influence on his work.
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Rollo May FAQ
- How many books has Rollo May written?
- Rollo May published 15 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rollo May's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Man's Search for Himself.
- What is Rollo May's last book?
- The Cry for Myth (1991).
- What is Rollo May's most famous book?
- Man's Search for Himself (1953) is Rollo May's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.