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Viktor E. Frankl

Man's Search for Meaning

Man's Search for Meaning

A profound memoir and psychological exploration of finding purpose in suffering

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  • Dog-Eared
    Dog-EaredFirst to rec

    “Defiance in its most beautiful prose.”

    1
  • Sally
    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.”

    2
  • jessy purner
    jessy purner

    “powerful, grounding read about resilience, suffering, and the ways people create meaning even in the hardest parts of life”

    2
  • tales
    tales
  • jasmine
    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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