Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl · 1946
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80 yrs
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8
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Why it endured
Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl's account of how he maintained meaning and dignity in Nazi concentration camps. The founding text of logotherapy — the idea that humans can survive any how if they have a why. The most life-changing short book ever written.
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8 people recommend this book
“Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is a must-read. It's a short book that will fundamentally change how you think about suffering and purpose.”
“If you ever feel like you're suffering for no reason, read Man's Search for Meaning. Frankl survived the Holocaust by finding purpose. There are no excuses after that.”
Tribe of Mentors
“Viktor Frankl proved that meaning is available even in the worst circumstances. This book is life-changing.”
The Obstacle Is the Way
“Helps you find meaning in life. Especially relevant for our generation.”
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“Frankl's insight — that we can choose our response to any circumstance — is foundational to how I approach everything.”
“Frankl's ability to find meaning in the worst possible circumstances is extraordinary. If he could do it there, there is no excuse for any of us not to find meaning.”
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“Frankl's account of surviving Auschwitz alongside his psychiatric observations of fellow prisoners, creating a powerful dual narrative that examines human motivation and meaning in the face of unimaginable suffering.”
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