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Man's Search for Meaning Paperback – June 1, 2006

by Viktor E. Frankl (Author), William J. Winslade (Afterword), Harold S. Kushner (Foreword)

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Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theory-known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos ("meaning")-holds that our primary drive in life is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.

At the time of Frankl's death in 1997, Man's Search for Meaning had sold more than 10 million copies in twenty-four languages. A 1991 reader survey for the Library of Congress that asked readers to name a "book that made a difference in your life" found Man's Search for Meaning among the ten most influential books in America.

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One of the great books of our time. —Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"One of the outstanding contributions to psychological thought in the last fifty years."—Carl R. Rogers (1959)

"An enduring work of survival literature." —New York Times

"An accessible edition of the enduring classic. The spiritual account of the Holocaust and the description of logotherapy meets generations' need for hope."—Donna O. Dziedzic (PLA) AAUP Best of the Best Program

About the Author

Viktor E. Frankl was professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School until his death in 1997. His twenty-nine books have been translated into twenty-one languages. During World War II, he spent three years in Auschwitz, Dachau, and other concentration camps.

Harold S. Kushner is rabbi emeritus at Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts, and the author of bestselling books including When Bad Things Happen to Good People, Living a Life That Matters, and When All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough.

William J. Winslade is a philosopher, lawyer, and psychoanalyst who teaches psychiatry, medical ethics, and medical jurisprudence at the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston.

Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: Beacon Press; 1 edition (June 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 080701429X
ISBN-13: 978-0807014295
Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.5 x 6.8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 3,754 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Counseling
- #1 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Jewish
- #1 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Historical > Holocaust

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The deepest insights in the most simple words.

ByEnon November 18, 2016

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If you're in pain, read this book. If you're scared, read this book. If you are lost, read this book. If you are happy, read this book. If you have time, read this book. If you don't have time, read this book. Read this book, read this book.

"We who lived in the concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that 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."

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A classic

BySteven J. O'malleyon September 23, 2016

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I read this in college and ordered again to read some 40 years later. Frankl relates the severe conditions in the concentration camp. Those without any purpose seemed to perish. Those that had developed purpose and meaning to the harsh conditions got out of bed every morning to face another unbearable day. this book is a classic. anything less than 5 stars would be a reflection on me.

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Excellent book for anyone

ByHaydukeon August 17, 2017

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Excellent book for anyone, anytime. Particularly for really tough times. My original copy is about 40 years old, dogeared, highlighted, and underlined. I have ordered a few of these for friends and family. Without exception, when they read it they come away with deeper insight into the human condition. It's the kind of book that can be a literal lifesaver.

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Life lessons of a concentration camp survivor

ByMargaret Hesson January 13, 2017

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The first part of the book is the author's experience in several concentration camps during World War 2. The second part explains his theory of logotherapy in relation to what he learned in his living/dying laboratory of the concentration camp. Using his time to survive and his mind to observe he developed a theory that is based on choices. Very simple yet very powerful.

This is a very interesting book that has "nuggets of wisdom" throughout. It seems he tried to make the information applicable to all people but his failure to mention why he was in the camp surprised me. At one point he mentions the prisoners thought they would be "home for Christmas". That seemed strange since I doubt there were an abundance of Christians in Auschwitz. It may not matter, people tend to react the same but I felt he left out the why.

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Insightful

ByAlex Ron March 13, 2017

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Frankl contends that meaning can be found by 1) action (achievements), 2 ) appreciation of art, culture and/or love, 3) suffering... In my opinion, this understanding needs to be present in our daily lives, in order to find meaning and happiness, without searching or aiming towards happiness or self-fulfillment... the latter will always be achieved as a by- product.

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Truly Inspiring

ByChris and Sharonon March 16, 2016

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By sharing his personal experiences and how many failed to survive while others actually grew from the horrors of the concentration camp, one cannot help be inspired that they too can choose for themselves to find meaning in life no matter how difficult it may be. Look to the future and make better choices than you have in the past gives everyone hope - no matter how they have failed to reach their potential as human beings in the past. Every moment of the future gives us a chance to choose better than we have in the past and make a real contribution to life. There is always meaning to man's existence. Life need never be without "meaning."

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Exceptional reflection on the meaning of life!

ByAnge Desire Aboaon August 15, 2016

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Victor Frankl has remarkably offered some answers to some of the important questions of existentialism. His brief description of the life in concentration camps during World War 2 plunges the readers in some of the worst tribulations that humans can experience. He introduces the concept of logotherapy which emphasizes the ability of men to overcome the most difficult situations. He discusses the principle of responsibleness which should be perceived as the cornerstone of our deeds. He also presents practical examples of the ways to find meaning in our life. While psychoanalysis focuses on studying the past, he proposes logotherapy which focuses on the mental attitude to find meaning in everything and look forward to the future. I would strongly recommend this book to whoever struggles with the meaning of life, to students in psychology, and everyone.

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Yes, yes, buy and read if you are suffering emotional pain

ByJ. Fujimotoon August 25, 2016

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This is the single most influential book in my life. Puts individual suffering into perspective and provides practical help which reassures and comforts. I buy extra copies to give away to certain people who would seem to benefit from its message. The message is extraordinary considering its source (a survivor of Jewish concentration camp)

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