Man’s Search for Meaning

By Victor Frankl

Drawing on his experiences as a Holocaust survivor, the memoir is a psychological exploration on how individuals endure suffering and rebuild their lives. Frankl reflects on how people endured immense suffering in concentration camps and argues that survival and resilience often depend on finding meaning in life.

WHY WE RECOMMEND:
Frankl emphasizes that meaning isn’t something handed down by authority—it’s something each person discovers and creates. It helps religious trauma survivors by affirming that they can create authentic purpose outside of dogma, transform suffering into growth, and reclaim the freedom to define their own lives.

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1946
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