The book got off to a slow start. I was not sure if I was even going to like the book. Then all of a sudden the book began to take a turn for the better. I was able to begin picturing the author as a prisoner and identifying with his story. He makes a complex situation so simple. Unlike him I am not sure if I could have survived in those times. I think it pays to have an education as this book teaches. Logotherapy is an interesting approach to psychotherapy. The author goes from suffering and pain to discussing how to be free. He discusses what can not be taken from any man at the end pf the day. Inspirational, thought provoking and mind altering. Thank for this literary contribution. Another book brought me here and I am glad I came.

A truly insightful look at searching for a purpose in your life, and the results. This book was recommended to my by a therapist friend, and I couldn't believe I had never read it before. Everyone I talk to has already read it, even years ago. So glad I had the chance to read it, although the first half of the book is a heartbreaking look at his concentration camp experiences, it has to be outlined in order to see why he came to the conclusions about life that he did, and why they make so much sense. Highly recommend.

i was looking for words and ideas to pass along to a friend who was tragically disabled, and is not adjusting/accepting well, and I found some things of substance here. I would highly recommend it to anyone who feels they have hit bottom, and could benefit from a new perspective. In my own words, "Attitude is Everything!"

This consummate classic is a must read for everyone - multiple times. Frankl's experience in concentration camps during WWII is analyzed through his psychiatrist lens and the framework of logotherapy. Fundamental to understanding the meaning of life is to have a purpose and direction. Perhaps the most interesting quote is in the Afterword - written by William Winslade. In the Afterword, Winslade notes that while Freud explored depth psychology - focusing on the past, Frankl practiced "height" psychology - focus on the future. His insights into the meaning of suffering, coping with hopelessness, and deriving meaning from life itself are must reads and must remembers.