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Viktor Frankl is known to millions of listeners as a psychotherapist who has transcended his field in his search for answers to the ultimate questions of life, death, and suffering. Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning explores the sometimes unconscious basic human desire for inspiration or revelation and illustrates how life can offer profound meaning at every turn.
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"This book reinforces the biblical reality the we are each created with an explicit purpose, and that we find meaning in life through the illumination and pursuit of that purpose, but from a relatively scientific and clinical perspective. It also comes from one who lived in one of the most difficult environments in history to maintain a sense of purpose - a concentration camp. A must read."
— Jeremy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A truly important book.”
— Rabbi Harold Kushner -
“Brillant! In this book, we are privileged to share the richness of Frankl’s experience and the depth of his wisdom.”
— Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D. -
“A powerful psychological exploration of the religious quest. Man’s Search for Ultimate Meaning is so treasured by psychologists and theologians and by men and women who wrestle with ultimate questions and encounter God as often in the questions as in the answer.”
— Michael Berenbaum
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" This is a wonderful book. It is obviously pretty sad considering it is about surviving a concentration camp, but it focuses more on the psychological effects and how to make some sense out of what happened. It was very moving. "
— Kristie, 2/19/2014 -
" One of the best books I've ever read. This book is a "game changer"; I think it's impossible to read this book and not be profoundly moved by it. "
— Richard, 2/15/2014 -
" Meaning: "Turn suffering towards human achievement. Guilt can be used to change for the better. Transitoriness of life can be used as an incentive to take responsibility." Great book! "
— Richard, 2/14/2014 -
" I thought this was the original Man's search for meaning. To my disappointment, it was a sequel to the book that only teaches about logo-therapy. So unless you are really into psychology and want to do your own personal analysis or this is for a required study, it's not very enjoyable to read. "
— Cristy, 2/12/2014 -
" the M"OST important read of a lifetime! "
— Aley, 1/14/2014 -
" Great book, but too much epistemology like unto Four Loves. "
— doug, 1/10/2014 -
" Happiness can't be pursued, it only ensues. A beautiful book. "
— Douglas, 1/6/2014 -
" Very technical language and immersed in psychology, but overall a great insight into life from a Holocaust survivor. "
— Noelle, 1/5/2014 -
" Would like to re-read this one. "
— Hillari, 1/2/2014 -
" Amazing book! Had to make a report about this, and i absolutely enjoyed it! "
— Lau., 12/17/2013 -
" I expected this book to be depressing due to the subject nature, and I was pleased to discover I was wrong. It was required reading for a college course, and I dreaded having to learn what this man went through. Although his experience was unimaginable, the book truly is about the human spirit. "
— Needlefingers, 11/22/2013 -
" This should be required reading for victims of ...anything "
— Brandon, 8/1/2013 -
" One of my all time favorites! "
— Amy, 5/23/2013 -
" Pretty important book here. The author was a psychiatrist who was imprisoned at Aushwitz and Dachau, and he not only lived to tell the tale but formulated an existentialist strategy for life, whioh he carried forward after he was released. "
— Kdevoli, 5/22/2013 -
" This book was written for a scholar of human behavior, not a casual reader. I thoroughly enjoyed the last few pages that speak more to the lay reader. Frankl's poignant ideas are well thought out. My rating is based on the last few pages. "
— Marcia, 4/11/2013 -
" aggregation of cliches "
— Steven, 3/7/2013 -
" Stunning book, it has changed my perception on life. Can recommend this book to anyone and everyone, simply amazing. "
— Stuart, 10/16/2012 -
" Some of my favorite inspirational quotes come from this book "
— Alena, 9/22/2012 -
" Life changing and humbling. (like all of his books) "
— Sarah, 8/14/2012 -
" great takedown of psychological determinism "
— Andrew, 7/10/2012 -
" One of my top five favorite books. "
— Frank, 2/15/2012 -
" READ AGAIN AND AGAIN! "
— Lisa, 8/11/2011 -
" This book was so interesting to read. Viktor talks about his experiences in concentration camps in psychological terms. It has changed my view on life. I only give it 4 stars because at times the book was hard for me to read because of his terminology. "
— Leanne, 5/23/2011 -
" Profound. While I would not say that it changed my fundamental outlook on life, meaning, or suffering, I would say that it corrected my perspective back towards an outlook that I've always had. A book that I will almost certainly read again. "
— Jordan, 5/22/2011 -
" This book changed my outlook on life when I was 18 and going through some hard times and helped put my life in perspective. I recommend to anyone who questions their life, morals and values. "
— Tristan, 5/16/2011 -
" I learned a lot from this book. Victor Frankl's account of life in the concentration camp is heart-rending and deeply insightful. I recommend it to anyone. "
— Craig, 5/11/2011 -
" Interesting combination of memoir and standoffish observation of horrific events. Really appreciated some of the insights and conclusions but sort of an odd read overall. "
— Michelle, 5/11/2011 -
" For me, Frankel's book is an exceptionally lucid, accessible exploration of existential philosophy--and this, in the setting of a Nazi concentration camp. Required reading for anyone leading an examined life.<br/> "
— David, 5/9/2011 -
" I have no words...<br/><br/>This book put a lot in perspective for me. Everyone should read it. "
— Kerri, 5/9/2011 -
" Written while in a Nazi concentration camp this book beautifully explains our constant search for meaning. "
— Tara, 5/9/2011 -
" I actually read this book a few years ago. This is another book I plan to re-read. Excellent book. "
— Julie, 5/8/2011 -
" THIS BOOK HELPED ME WITH FORGIVING THOSE WHO HURT ME. "
— Gary, 5/2/2011 -
" Dom: Second time I have read this book. Re-read it this time because it came up in a psych class I am taking. I think I appreciated it a lot more from this new perspective. "
— Dom&Karen, 5/2/2011 -
" Reread this for the first time since college. The most compelling part, of course, is how Dr. Frankl survived the Nazis. However, the logotherapy section is also interesting. Perhaps it is better suited for a more serious student of psychology, but I appreciated what Frankl was trying to convey. "
— Teresa, 4/29/2011
About Viktor E. Frankl
Viktor E. Frankl (1905–1997) was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist and a survivor of the Holocaust. He became one of the great psychotherapists of the twentieth century. He published more than forty books, lectured and taught seminars all over the world, and received numerous awards and honorary degrees. His interest in psychology began as a teenager. He earned a degree as a medical doctor and served at a psychiatric hospital. In 1942, he and his family were sent to Nazi concentration camps, where his wife, father, mother, and brother perished. After his release, he became a professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School and was head of the neurological department of the Vienna Polyclinic Hospital for twenty-five years. He wrote works on philosophy, psychotherapy, and neurology, including the international bestseller Man's Search for Meaning, based on his experiences as a concentration camp prisoner. He was the founder of the school of logotherapy, which came to be called the third Viennese School of Psychotherapy, after Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis and Alfred Adler's individual psychology.
About Grover Gardner
Grover Gardner (a.k.a. Tom Parker) is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.