Fromm

American

[from] / frɒm /

noun

Erich 1900–80, U.S. psychoanalyst and author, born in Germany.

Fromm British

/ frɒm /

noun

Erich (ˈɛrɪk). 1900–80, US psychologist and philosopher, born in Germany. His works include The Art of Loving (1956) and To Have and To Be (1976)

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“I’ve never been in this situation before so it’s been step-by-step, figuring out all the what-ifs,” said Carl Fromm, a 76-year-old retiree who is trying to rebuild his home with his wife, Eva.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025

Fromm covers much of this ground again, analyzing Heinrich Himmler and Josef Stalin as case studies of the sadist driven by the need to dominate.

From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2024

“The order contains numerous errors of law which the appellate courts will hopefully recognize and correct,” Fromm said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023

The odd man out was Jake Fromm, who is reportedly a candidate for the practice squad after a strong preseason.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 29, 2023

He asks me questions about my life, then quotes lines from Erich Fromm, Martin Buber, Erik Erikson.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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