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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: This book was not quite what I expected. I do not mean todoubt Mr. Frankl's character or value or theories, or the atrocity ofconcentration camps, or anything else. In this book I expected to find a presentation and discussion of a theory. However, the first part was a description of camp life and consisted of "plain" facts. Of course, I do not doubt that they have certain things to say, but I did not see any theory coming through from these facts (at least up to the point that I had the patience to read). In my case, the first part did not attract my interest, but rather worked as a deterrent, because of very different expectations I had from this book. In describing a theory that wants to be called "scientific," it is necessary to mention certain facts to prove ones point; in my opinion the first part did not serve such a prupose. Appealing to the emotions of the reader does not help him judge objectively a theory and certainly *doesn't* validate a theory! I do not suffer from any kind of loss and I've had little to do with physchology (my background is in physics and computer science... :-). I expected a logical and "matter-of-fact" description of a theory and (at least as far as I got in this book), I didn't see that. The beginning of the second part did not seem very "promising" either, so I gave this book up completely. To sum up, I'm *not* rejecting Mr. Frankl's theories (I still don't know what they are, after all!) but if you think in a manner similar to mine, maybe you should seek to learn about them from another book (possibly by the same author).
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Summary: It takes you from experience to a new insight in psychology
Review: We are all yearning to find meaning in our life in order to pursue our human vocation. We need to feel that our endeavors have a significance, in terms of our convictions and our value system. Otherwise, we might develop symptoms of confusion and depression. Logotherapy helps us to maintain our health through meaning.
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Summary: The depressing thing about this book.
Review: If there is one book every human should read before dying it is this one. What is really sad is that such amazing and life changing philosophy cannot be shared with all of humanity. Of the people I have asked to read it... or given a copy to... nobody bothers. If they only knew how meaningful and extraordinary life can be. That is really the only depressing thing left in my life after reading this book. (And I read it three years ago!)
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Summary: One of greatest written
Review: How Victor Frankl could survive what he did and write about it in such balanced, no-judgemental manner is unbelievable. Everyone should read this book.
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Summary: Highly Recommended and a Quick Read
Review: This book gave me a new perspective on not only my life, but the lives around me, the lives of people around the world shown in the media, and the lives of past generations. Plus, you will gain new insights into how to help yourself and others deal with many of life's issues. I would recommend this book for any adult from young to old. (not for children however) I expect I'll read this again within the next 12 months.
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Summary: Changed my life
Review: This book has changed my life. He speaks of the mindset it took him to get through what he had seen, and at the same time relates these mindsets to our simple "meaningless" life. He does not give you a meaning. He forces you to find it yourself. It is a nice change of pace to hear someone speak in a spiritual nature, without involving a god. If you feel your life is lacking, this book is a must. It will dpress you at times, but it will change you forever
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Summary: Emotionally charged,honest,heavy
Review: A psychologist told me she dated Viktor Frankl's son & told me to read it. Years later, I obtained a copy. I re-read it again & again when times are tough. The insight, reality & the quote,"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how," and "That which does not kill me makes me stronger," touches me deeply. Logotherapy states,"Live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you had acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now!" Everybody HAS choices, but we rarely realize them due to our selfish behaviors. READ IT, REALIZE IT and REACT TO IT. Amber E.
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Summary: A truly penetrating tale that's recognized by the suffering
Review: It's a story of true inner strength. A story that brings out the inner strength of those people who truly believe in themselves, and also believe that life is worth the effort. This story renews your belief that there is a significant purpose to life. Life is mind over matter.
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Summary: There is only one imporant question: WHY?
Review: Rarely I feel the necessity to comment anybody or anything, but this book deserves it. I also got the advice to read it from my therapeut and, yes, in the life-limit situation. I don't think it's because of it I'm still living, but it surely push bounds my knowledge a bit forward. I have red it for a second time during last days and understand a little more...it should be red for many times. Like in E. Fromm's "To have or to be", there is no simple solution -- but it helpes you to find your own. Because you only need to know WHY and the remaining is so easy...(so read Nietzche also, he is full of vitality) From other people I could only take a little -- like I took from Tony Shue's review some months ago, when I was looking for this book. I know, I don't have to repay him or my psychologist or friends, known or unknown people which helped me, knowing or unknowing -- but I feel I should do the same for someone else, known or unknown, who might be in need of simple human touch. So I wrote it -- maybe this book is the touch you need.
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Summary: A great book!!!!
Review: I can honestly say I was somewhat depressed when my professor assigned my Philosophy class a 80--page reading assignment in this book, until I began reading. I couldn't put it down!!! This was one of the most interesting assignments I have received in my academic career. I have recommended this book to many of my friends, and hope you all take my advice......... you'll see the Holocaust in a whole new light!!!!!
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