First published 2020
As a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, Viktor Frankl endures unimaginable suffering. Yet he discovers that even in the face of profound loss and dehumanization, we can choose how to respond. Frankl's story becomes a testament to the power of the human spirit, showing how we can transcend our circumstances and find purpose, even in the bleakest of times. With hard-won wisdom, he illuminates a path forward - not to happiness, but to a deeper form of fulfillment.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
136 pages · Paperback · Beacon Press
Content warnings: death, torture