Man's Search for Meaning

De: Viktor E. Frankl

Narrado por: Theo Solomon

As relevant today as it was when it was first published, Man’s Search for Meaning is a book for finding strength and purpose in times of great despair.

“This is a book I reread a lot … it gives me hope … it gives me a sense of strength.”—Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360/CNN

Viktor E. Frankl was a medical doctor at a psychiatric hospital in 1942 when he became a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps in World War II. In 1946, he published this book about his camp experiences and a method of psychotherapy he developed. Forty-five years later, it was still named one of the most influential books in the United States.

Part One describes his three years in four Nazi concentration camps, which took the lives of his wife, father, mother, and brother. He closely observed inmates’ reactions to their situation, as well as how survivors came to terms with their liberation.

Part Two, introducing logotherapy, is an academic discussion of the psychological reactions experienced by all inmates to one degree or another. It solidified Frankl’s early theory that humanity’s primary motivational force is finding meaning in one’s life.

In Germany, titled Ein Psychologe erlebt das Konzentrationslager, or A Psychologist Experiences the Concentration Camp, its title in the first English translation was From Death-Camp to Existentialism. As of 2022, this book has sold 16 million copies and been published in 52 languages.

©1959, 1962, 1984, 1992, 2006 Viktor E. Frankl (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Reaffirmed and strengthened my convictions

Reaffirmed and strengthened my convictions that my search for meaning, my ultimate purpose for my own life, is paramount over what any other philosophy, religion or study tells me is or should be my purpose.

Impactful

I’m going to need some time to think about all this book presents, but I think it’s a powerful insight into how we find our own meaning in life. Well worth the read and I’ll probably reread it in the future.

Short and impactful

In a very short and digestible way, Viktor conveys intricate ideas on human psychology and the meaning of ones life. One of the best books I have ever read.

Amazing!!!

One of the best books I have heard. A must have in your life. It sures makes yu see life a different way

Sincerity and honesty

I’m 24 and have been searching for the meaning of my life and my suffering for as long as I can remember. Until I listened to this book I felt as though I’d be an old man before I ever had a grasp on my purpose. I can honestly say that this book has single handily helped me understand what this whole existence is about.

Well written with great facts

I liked this book, I did not love it but the story was good. I’m not clear why so many feel this changed their life but it is well worth the listen

The hidden gems discovered

this book goes through the perspective of a therapist who is in a concentration camp, seeing suffering and the death of thousands of jews but still is able to unravel important life meanings. really put together. really touching. man's purpose, his true purpose, is in doing something meaninful. even through suffering he can find purpose.

Purposeful

This was a way better piece than I expected. It is based on writings and experiences from a phycologist during the consideration camps, and what he learned about human behavior and grit through finding purpose. It was really insightful and the way the audiobook is put together the listen is engaging. the narrator did a fantastic job, and I would listen to it again

Simple to read and meaningful

Loved it…a must read book. Fundamental book that is the foundation for finding the meaning of life…great story telling and yet powerful.

The depth

This book opened my eyes to how I respond to adversity and how I should find meaning for suffering.