Man’s Search For Meaning
The bulk of this book was an account of the author’s experience in a Nazi concentration camp. Since the author was a trained psychiatrist at the time, his account may be more interesting than some of the others. But my main interest was in his theory of logotherapy presented at the end. The theory suggests that finding meaning in one’s life is the cure for many psychological conditions. At the time of my reading I was very skeptical because it seemed very oversimplified and in contradiction with some Buddhist beliefs, but this book helped me to realize the power of hope.
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