Man's Search For Meaning

by Victor E. Frankl

Before the war, Viktor Frankl, a renowned Viennese psychiatrist, uniquely witnessed how inmates coped in Auschwitz. He observed that those who supported others and shared their last bread endured longest, demonstrating that our attitude choice remains unassailable. Conversely, those who let go of their inner moral and spiritual fortitude succumbed to the camp's decay, while others transformed adversity into inner triumph. Frankl concluded that humanity's deepest yearning is to seek meaning and purpose. This exceptional work guides us to overcome suffering and find life's significance.

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Reviews

[Xenothon Stelnicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid book. Maybe I've received most of the author's insights indirectly, so there was no revelation or surprise. Still, valuable insights.

[Julieta Ho · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
It’s a classic and truly life-changing. The first part of the book describes his experiences in the concentration camp—what happened when he arrived and how he managed to survive for so long.

The second part focuses on his psychological observations and the deeper meaning of life. It’s amazing because so many people search for the meaning of life, but he explains that meaning comes from the expectations placed on us and the responsibilities we carry. The true meaning of being alive is when your life has purpose for others around you.

It’s an absolutely intriguing and thought-provoking book. His professional psychological insights into how humans survive extreme situations are fascinating, and the stories are deeply meaningful and reflective.

A truly life-changing book, and each chapter are worth rereading over and over.

[Susan Howell · Rating 4 out of 5]

After years of hearing about this book, I decided to read it for myself. To hear his experience of the concentration camps and then the follow up of his life work with logotherapy, I was inspired. This book can provide hope for anyone going through what seems to be insurmountable experiences - hope to continue, hope for better days, and hope for meaning to be as real as the suffering.

[Russ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book inspiring and authoritative, not least because of the lived-experience of the author. Frankle, a Psycotherapist and creator of the now well established Logo-Therapy (meaning centred therapy) strives 4 concentration camps. “Live as if you were already living for the second time and as if you had acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now. “.

[Sara Janquart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read when lost in life and in search of motivation. Good to reread and put things in perspective.