Man’s Search for Meaning

Man’s Search for Meaning

The harrowing experiences of the author in a concentration camp
by Viktor Frankl
Psychology 17 min read ★★★★☆ 4.3 (1517)
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About This Book

Originally published in 1946, Man’s Search for Meaning details the harrowing experiences of author and psychologist Viktor Frankl during his internment in Auschwitz concentration camp during the Second World War. It offers insights into how human beings can survive unsurvivable situations, come to terms with trauma, and ultimately find meaning.

Who Should Read This?

  • Anyone interested in psychotherapy
  • Anyone who wants to know how ordinary people cope with extraordinary situations
  • Anyone trying to work out the meaning of life

About the Author

Viktor Frankl was an Austrian-born neurologist and psychiatrist as well as the founder of logotherapy, a form of psychotherapy. After surviving the Nazi death camps, he wrote several books on how to find the meaning of life.