Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition

by Viktor E. Frankl

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Book Summary

Viktor E. Frankl's work explores profound questions about human existence, suffering, and the pursuit of purpose. Drawing from his harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps, the author presents a compelling narrative that intertwines personal memoir with psychological insights, ultimately offering a framework for finding meaning even in the most desperate circumstances.

  • Meaning as a central human motivation: Frankl argues that the primary drive in life is not pleasure or power but the discovery of meaning.
  • Suffering’s role in meaning: Suffering, when unavoidable, can be transformed into a source of personal growth and meaning through...

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