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Do you think or feel this book still offers a solution to the void in people's life in the 21st century as it did in the previous century?

Ed Your assumption that people have voids in their lives is exactly what Frankl's book can help with. Find meaning in what you do and always have somethi…moreYour assumption that people have voids in their lives is exactly what Frankl's book can help with. Find meaning in what you do and always have something left to accomplish are just two of the ideas that speak across the years. I'm 77 and every time I re-read the book, I find new relevant meaning.(less)

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Hi ! Does reading this book make life easier and prepare oneself for suffering ? I hope this is not a depressing book.

Katrina Shawver The book is a fast read, and it's hard to argue with a book that has more than 12 million copies in print worldwide. I read a news article on Viktor F…moreThe book is a fast read, and it's hard to argue with a book that has more than 12 million copies in print worldwide. I read a news article on Viktor Frankl - very interesting. Before the war he established suicide prevention centers in Vienna for teenagers, and tried to help them find their unique meaning in life. It's based on his time in Auschwitz - not a happy place, but wise observations. I wouldn't call it depressing; I would call it observant of people in difficult circumstances and why some give up, and some keep hope alive. It's thought provoking in a positive way. I'm glad I know about this book. Good luck.(less)

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How has Man's Search for Meaning changed your life?

Amy So many wonderful thoughts but also the idea that suffering isn't evil or a punishment or a personal flaw, but an aspect of life. Unlike the Buddhist …moreSo many wonderful thoughts but also the idea that suffering isn't evil or a punishment or a personal flaw, but an aspect of life. Unlike the Buddhist view that the absence of suffering is happiness, stop equating suffering with misery but look at it as an inevitability in life, a vehicle for change or meaning in life.(less)

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Does anyone know the name of the SS commander who was helped hidden by the Hungarian Jews after the liberation? (mentioned in the book at the end of part I)

Precious Rizza Just finished reading the book and I too made a note to find out more about this good SS commander. This is the closes I've gone so far

"There was als…moreJust finished reading the book and I too made a note to find out more about this good SS commander. This is the closes I've gone so far

"There was also an SS officer, Hoffman; Frankl testified at his trial. Two Jewish women Holocaust survivors hid the officer after their camp was liberated and agreed to hand him to the Americans on condition he would not be harmed. Tormented by his part in the Holocaust, Hoffman corresponded with Frankl after the war and Frankl tried to comfort him."(less)

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What is the difference between "The Man's search for Meaning" and "Man's search for Ultimate Meaning?" I just found out that both these books are written by Viktor Frankl. I am not sure which one to read.

Daniel Bisgaard Its a more in depth book, he writes more about his thinking and ideas. It's about 30 pages longer then the first version. The message is the same from…moreIts a more in depth book, he writes more about his thinking and ideas. It's about 30 pages longer then the first version. The message is the same from both books and you will get a good understanding from both.(less)

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