First published 1997
As a Jewish psychiatrist imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, Viktor Frankl witnesses the worst of humanity. Stripped of his possessions, family, and freedom, he must find the will to survive. Frankl's journey leads him to uncover a profound truth: even in the darkest of circumstances, we have the power to choose our own attitude. With clarity and conviction, he shares his groundbreaking theory of logotherapy, a philosophy that posits the primary human drive is the search for meaning. Frankl's insights offer a lifeline to those grappling with life's challenges, proving that the most important freedom is the freedom to find purpose.
Genres: philosophy, psychology, 20th-century, self-help, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, survival
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
208 pages · Paperback · Basic Books