Viktor E. Frankl

Man's Search for Meaning
A profound memoir and psychological exploration of finding purpose in suffering
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Dog-EaredFirst to rec“Defiance in its most beautiful prose.”
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Sally“I read this every 5 years or so and each time is like it’s the first. A truly important and beautiful book about what it means to be human and our responsibility to others.”
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jessy purner“powerful, grounding read about resilience, suffering, and the ways people create meaning even in the hardest parts of life”
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jasmine“This book is such an interesting read because it views philosophy from a more personal perspective. Frankl’s first hand experiences allowed me to better understand the meaning of life.”
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