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This is one I'll be re-reading for the rest of my life.
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"Since Auschwitz we know what man is capable of.
Since Hiroshima we know what is at stake."
Frankl, a psychiatrist, could have escaped the concentration camps by leaving for the U.S, but chose to stay in Vienna for the sake of his aging parents. He was arrested and spent time in four different camps during which he found plenty of material for this theory that the quest for meaning is the key to mental health. For him, meaning can come from work, from love, or from suffering.It's all in the attit ...more
Since Hiroshima we know what is at stake."
Frankl, a psychiatrist, could have escaped the concentration camps by leaving for the U.S, but chose to stay in Vienna for the sake of his aging parents. He was arrested and spent time in four different camps during which he found plenty of material for this theory that the quest for meaning is the key to mental health. For him, meaning can come from work, from love, or from suffering.It's all in the attit ...more
I feel like an absolute jerk for not rating this 5 stars but I just wasn't into the second half logotherapy overview.
I wonder if the author regretted canceling his US visa in 1942 for him and his pregnant wife.
Memorable parts
-Less than 4% of people sent to concentration camps made it out alive
-Some inmates got positions of authority (wardens, something called a Capo, cooks) and were just as cruel as the guards. Crazy.
-Unsympathetic reactions of neighbors when he got home to Vienna ("well it wa ...more
I wonder if the author regretted canceling his US visa in 1942 for him and his pregnant wife.
Memorable parts
-Less than 4% of people sent to concentration camps made it out alive
-Some inmates got positions of authority (wardens, something called a Capo, cooks) and were just as cruel as the guards. Crazy.
-Unsympathetic reactions of neighbors when he got home to Vienna ("well it wa ...more
I read this book almost a decade ago (thanks Goodreads for keeping a track) when I was naturally a very different person. I was yet to go through the experiences that ultimately shaped me into who I am today (and continue to help me evolve). Least to say, I had little recollection of any of this book's concepts when I started reading this a few days ago. Not only am I updating my rating to five stars, I will now recommend this book and the concept of Logotherapy to everyone. Suffering will never
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I have referred back to this book, time and time again. It is a book that has not only helped me to see life's challenges in a different perspective, but it has also helped me redefine the kind of person I want to be. When I find myself having a pity-party or whining about how hard life is I just remember Frankl. This book is a strong argument against the hedonistic life view.
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the first part of this book was definitely worth reading. didn't really get into the second part though
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Jun 27, 2017
Lula
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it was amazing
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Kelly Lamb
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Kristina
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Apr 28, 2016
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