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Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor E. Frankl

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Rating
9/10
Difficulty
Moderate
Read time
5 hours
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165 pagesRead Dec 27, 2014Staying power: Lasting influence

Before readingWhy I picked it up

A number of things drew me to this book. I've regularly heard excellent reviews, and the idea of searching for meaning and doing things with purpose is a core human value. I was also curious to read some first count accounts of the Holocaust. During high school, I was exposed to Anne Frank but required reading books felt like punishments. So that meant I skipped a lot of history and philosophy books; now I'm in catch up more eager to learn more about history and philosophy.

After readingPosted

Wow, what an inspirational read, in spite of all the tragedy. Dr. Frankl's story illustrates that even when one is at their weakest point they have the opportunity and a choice to be at their strongest. Reading this book has greatly impacted my life.

Three reasons to read it

  1. Understand the mindset of a survivor.
  2. Learn on a first-hand account about life in the Nazi death camps.
  3. You are looking for more meaning and purpose in life.

Notes for this book are still being transcribed.