Man's Search for Meaning

De: Viktor E. Frankl

Narrado por: Theo Solomon

Duración: 5 h y 43 m

Resumen del Editor

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

Inspiring but still a little unsure how to apply

Inspiring book. I've read it twice now. Perhaps I am just a little dense, but I am still a little blurry on how I can apply a life's purpose to help getting through a tough time. It seemed a little too high level. I'd like to see a little more application practices-- such as writing exercises or questions to ask one self in order to help focus in the right direction.

Good one.

It was interesting to hear how one had to tune their brain to get through such a horrific experience.

I especially applaud the writer for pointing out how assimilating back into society after the war hugely contrasted what most of his peers had imagined it'd be like.

Definitely recommend anyone going through a tough time - especially mentally listen to this book.

Was this a good book?

This book was a little bit hard to follow.
It jumped from topic to topic too fast for me.
The overall theme was good. But I didn’t like how some of the book was written, because it was confusing at times. I give this book a (B+).

Love this book

It was slow at first, but the second part really opened my eyes to the true meaning of life. It is a must read/listen that everyone should read/listen to

Outstanding

Personal and insightful - the simplicity of the presentation is remarkable given the depth and weight of the subject matter.

People can be incredible

Such a thought provoking work that solidifies a man’s choice to choose life and wisdom in every moment.

very interesting

Very intriguing story. educative. good for most ages. the reader was good too. you will not regret

Life changing book!

I’ve never been more grateful to have found & read one of the world’s most influential & aspirational works of literature! Definitely a must read!

Amazing book

I had heard about this book for years, and I loved it. So many life lessons included. I’ll likely go back to this book annually.

This was great.

I already bought copies for my friends. Fantastic book and a worthwhile read for anyone who is introspective enough to appreciate it.