Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Favorite Quote
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” — Viktor Frankl
The Book in One Sentence
Man’s Search for Meaning details holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl’s horrifying experiences in Nazi concentration camps, along with his psychological approach of logotherapy, which is also what helped him survive and shows you how you can – and must – find meaning in your life.
Why should you read it?
Do you ever wonder what is exactly that people are pursuing? Could it be anything we find meaningful or is it just something that brings us happiness and pleasure? Written by a psychiatrist, this book wants to inspire us to find something meaningful not just when it comes to things, but when it comes to your life.
Key Takeaways
Sometimes the only way to survive is to surrender to death.
Your life has its own meaning and it’s up to you to find it.
Use paradoxical intention to make your fears go away.