Free Audiobook : Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl

"Man's Search for Meaning" chronicles Viktor Frankl's harrowing yet uplifting journey as he grapples with hope amidst the unimaginable atrocities he endured as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps. Spanning from 1942 to 1945, Frankl endured the anguish of four different camps, including Auschwitz, where he tragically lost his parents, brother, and pregnant wife. Drawing from his personal experiences and his interactions with fellow prisoners, Frankl argues that while suffering is inevitable, we possess the power to choose our response, discover meaning within it, and forge ahead with renewed purpose.

Throughout the depths of his anguish, Frankl's background as a psychiatrist afforded him a unique understanding of the psychology of survival. These experiences led him to develop an innovative psychotherapeutic approach known as logotherapy. Central to his theory is the belief that the pursuit of meaning serves as humanity's primary driving force. Frankl's proclamation that "the will to meaning" constitutes the fundamental motivation in human life has forever altered our comprehension of our own humanity when confronted with suffering.

Recognized as one of the 10 Most Influential Books in America according to a 1991 survey conducted by the Library of Congress and the Book of the Month Club, Frankl's gripping memoir continues to resonate. This revised and updated edition includes an additional postscript titled "The Case for a Tragic Optimism," further enriching its profound insights.