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Man's Search for Meaning

by Viktor E. Frankl

★★★★☆ 4.37 (896 585 ratings)
1946 · 165 pages · ~2h 45m read · Nonfiction

Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, recounts his harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps. He observes that those who survived were often those who found a sense of purpose or meaning even in the face of extreme suffering. The book introduces logotherapy, Frankl's therapeutic method centered on the human drive to find meaning. It is a profound exploration of resilience and the human spirit, offering timeless wisdom on how to navigate life's greatest challenges and find hope in any circumstance.

Widely read around the world. Estimated 7 million readers.

Topic: HistoryStyle: Practical
psychologyphilosophymemoir

Notable Quotes

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way."
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."
"Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'."

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