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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: 3,870 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Psychotherapy, TA & NLP
- #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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death and survival - He point out that those who looked to the future and had something to expect when the war was over - more of them survived - A great book of men living under dire circumstances

ByCharles E. Greeron October 16, 2017

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Viktor E. Frankl was captured and spent most of WWII in a German prison camp - The book "Man's Search For Meaning" is his account of that time - suffering, death and survival - He point out that those who looked to the future and had something to expect when the war was over - more of them survived - A great book of men living under dire circumstances....All who purchase will be informed to accept and endure great struggles in life.

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Can we get past loss and find new meaning to our lives?

Bystarbrite70on June 19, 2015

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I found this book at the perfect time: My children are grown and ready to leave for college (both at the same time), my dog is 2 years past his life-expectancy, and my parents and in-laws are quickly becoming sick and frail (all 4 of them). I started thinking my future was full of nothing but loss. Viktor Frankl made me realize that - although I can't stop loss from occuring - I have the strength to live through it and I can even find other reasons to wake up each day. While I can't credit the book for 100% of my attitude change, I must admit it helped at the perfect time.

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Humanity 101: Required Reading

ByDKnighton January 11, 2016

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I'm 60 years old and just got introduced to this book. From an early age I've been taught and felt a strong need to "help other people at all times" and have tried to live my life by that promise. This book reaffirms that this is truly the meaning of life - the purpose of our existence. The book gives the best advice on how to maintain a positive attitude and find the meaning to almost any situation we may face or have forced upon us and come through it with dignity and be better off for having had the experience. The meaning of live is our individual responsibility to choose and to find - this book can help. It should be required reading for all people.

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A must read

ByBOOKITon July 18, 2017

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This book gives insight into the Nazi concentration camps, and into what goes on in the hearts and minds of people. Still relevant as we look at current world events.

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Classic inspiration

ByR Scheeseon August 20, 2016

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Had not read Frankl in many years and wanted to re-engage with his optimistic message. First part of the book deals with his life and pespective from the confinement in a Nazi concentration camp which contributes to the development his logotherapy line of psychiatry. The second half of the book is an expose and defense of logotherapy.

A good, inspiring read. One of my favorite passages, especially in our current environment is:
"For the world is in a bad state, but everything will become still worse unless each of us does his best."

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A story about courage and faith to inspire you

ByGillian Felixon September 7, 2017

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This book helps put things into perspective about the way we live. When you think your life sucks read this. It is a story of unbelievable courage and faith.

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Classic must-read

Uplifting and transformative, I'll be passing this book along to my teenaged son. I wish all of those who are suffering could read it.

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A must read for everyone!! Especially anyone who is suffering from emotionsl or physical pain. I'd say that is probably all of us at one time or another.

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Impactful book that was written almost 60 years ago

Vicktor’s account of his experience in concentration camps is sobering. His ability to observe his behavior, and the behavior of other men under duress, from the perspective of a...Read more

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