Summary
Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" argues that individuals can find purpose even in extreme suffering. The book details Frankl's experiences in Nazi death camps, illustrating how the will to meaning perseveres under brutal conditions. It presents universal lessons for coping with hardship and discovering one's life purpose.
This work examines life within the concentration camps, offering timeless insights into resilience and the human spirit's capacity to endure. The young adult edition includes Frankl's Holocaust memoir alongside an abridged version of his psychological writings, enhanced with historical context and supplementary materials.
Key concepts
- Holocaust memoir — Frankl's direct account of his experiences in Nazi concentration camps.
- Psychology — An abridged version of Frankl's writings on psychological principles.
- Will to meaning — The inherent human drive to find purpose and significance in life.
- Concentration camps — The specific historical sites of extreme suffering described in the memoir.
From the book
Description: A young adult edition of the best-selling classic about the Holocaust and finding meaning in suffering, with a photo insert, a glossary of terms, a chronology of Frankl’s life, and supplementary letters and speeches Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is a classic work of Holocaust literature that has riveted generations of readers. Like Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl and Elie Wiesel’s Night, Frankl’s masterpiece is a timeless examination of life in the Nazi death camps. At the same time, Frankl’s universal lessons for coping with suffering and finding one’s purpose in life offer an unforgettable message for readers seeking solace and guidance. This young adult edition features the entirety of Frankl’s Holocaust memoir and an abridged version of his writing on…
Snippet: This young adult edition features the entirety of Frankl’s Holocaust memoir and an abridged version of his writing on psychology, supplemented with photographs, a map of the concentration camps, a glossary of terms, a selection of ...