Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
A Holocaust survivor's journey to find meaning in life despite suffering.
Summary
Man's Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor E. Frankl chronicling his experiences as an Auschwitz concentration camp inmate during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positively about, and then immersively imagining that outcome. Frankl concludes that the primary human drive is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but the discovery and pursuit of what we personally find meaningful.
Interpretation
Man's Search for Meaning is a powerful book that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of suffering. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, we can find meaning and purpose in life. It is a testament to the power of the human will to survive and to find hope in the midst of despair.
Who is this book for?
Man's Search for Meaning is for anyone who has ever faced adversity and wondered how to make sense of it. It is for anyone who has ever asked the question, 'What is the purpose of life?'
Keywords
Holocaust, Suffering, Meaning, Resilience, Hope