Yes to Life

In Spite of Everything

De: Viktor E. Frankl, Daniel Goleman - introduction, Joelle Young - translator

Narrado por: David Rintoul

Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man’s Search for Meaning.

Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity.

Published here for the very first time in English, Frankl’s words resonate as strongly today—as the world faces a coronavirus pandemic, social isolation, and great economic uncertainty—as they did in 1946. He offers an insightful exploration of the maxim “Live as if you were living for the second time,” and he unfolds his basic conviction that every crisis contains opportunity. Despite the unspeakable horrors of the camps, Frankl learned from the strength of his fellow inmates that it is always possible to “say yes to life”—a profound and timeless lesson for us all.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“This slim, powerful collection from Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Frankl (Man’s Search for Meaning) attests to life’s meaning, even in desperate circumstances...This lovely work transcends its original context, offering wisdom and guidance.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“The case studies are relatable and the overall viewpoint convincing. More than 70 years later, Frankl’s philosophy still inspires.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Frankl’s ideas bear particular consideration right now.”
—Washington Post

“Yes to Life is a provocative invitation to think about what you believe and what you can do to get through tough times. Its brevity invites you to linger on phrases or re-read pages that interest you. In your pursuit of providing compassionate care under trying conditions, you may find just what you need in a phrase, an insight, or this poem by Rabindranath Tagore: I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was duty. I worked—and behold. Duty was joy.”
—Oncology Times

Praise for Man’s Search for Meaning

“An enduring work of survival literature.”
—The New York Times

“[Man’s Search for Meaning] might well be prescribed for everyone who would understand our time.”
—Journal of Individual Psychology

“An inspiring document of an amazing man who was able to garner some good from an experience so abysmally bad . . . Highly recommended.”
—Library Journal

“This is a book I try to read every couple of years. It’s one of the most inspirational books ever written. What is the meaning of life? What do you have when you think you have nothing? Amazing and heartbreaking stories. This is a book that should be in everyone’s library.”
—Jimmy Fallon

“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

Excellent

Appropriate for the times we live in about the importance of purpose. Finding and cultivating meaning reaching out to one another with joy.

Stands the test of relevancy today

Feels relevant for today, considering the amount of hopelessness and doom forecasts. Take action, he says. I’m inspired to say that we can still turn this thing around. Primary all our congress out in three months, and install rank choice voting at the least.

Yes to life

Pretty good not bad. Life is wholly meaningful for all humans beans. What a day to still be alive.

Viktor Frankl always has good life lessons

I love Victor Franco’s books. They are always eye-opening and life-changing. Lessons I always take with me.

Franklian perspectives will orient you towards purpose

At the offset, I’ll state that the performance is wonderful insofar as it is respectful and appropriate. The cadence of speech is just right for my ear.

Dr. Frankl’s story is worthy of five stars in every instance.

This book is one I’ve used as a therapist with clients who have suicidal ideations, and the feedback I have received on using the book in this way is overwhelmingly positive. For those among us who experience despair (all), this book is deeply relevant.

Gave me some hope and peace

As i was listening to this, I became hopeful and peaceful. It gives a tremendously good insights about life. This is very convincing and touching because the author is who went through the disastrous event. Say yes to life in spite of everything.

This is a book mostly about suicide

If you’re expecting a book similar to “Men Search For Meaning” and the incredible stories in it that give you a lot of food for thought, this book is NOT it.

Good but unnecessary after the main book

Man's Search for Meaning is incredible. Yes to Life is the same ideas in a different form and without the background. Which I thought made this book unnecessary.

True to Frankl

I enjoy reading/listening to books about perspectives, principles and various aspects of psychology. For me, this book gave a little more “behind the scenes” info on Frankl’s main work Man’s Search For Meaning, especially since it was written before his book made publication.

I personally disagree with some of his perspectives regarding suicide, but given the era in which they were written, it makes more sense. As a global society I believe mankind has made or is making progress past this in compassionate perspective.

That being said, Frankl has provided food for thought and this was still worth the listen and I have already asked some friends to read it so we can discuss.

If you like Frankl’s work, you will also enjoy this.

There is a reason to live.

The lectures are well thought out and presented. The case for dying should be left to fate.