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The Library of Congress called it “one of the ten most influential books in America”; the New York Times pronounced it “an enduring work of survival literature”; and O, The Oprah Magazine praised it as “one of the most significant books of the twentieth century.” Man’s Search for Meaning has long riveted readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. This new young readers’ edition brings a beloved classic to a new generation of readers, offering a universal tribute to coping with suffering and finding one’s purpose. An abridged text of the original book (emphasizing Frankl’s personal story, while omitting some material on his psychological theory of logotherapy) is presented here, along with supplemental materials that vividly bring Frankl’s story to life, and a foreword by prominent young adult author John Boyne. Man’s Search for Meaning: A Young Readers’ Edition will help readers ages twelve to eighteen grasp Frankl’s enduring lessons on perseverance and strength with clarity and depth.
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780807067550
- File size: 3305 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780807067550
- File size: 3305 KB
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Languages
- English
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April 1, 2017
Gr 8 Up-Holocaust survivor and psychologist Frankl's classic work was originally published in 1959 and is divided into two main sections: -Experiences in a Concentration Camp- and -Logotherapy in a Nutshell.- Frankl is forthright about the camps, describing the ever-present threat of death, terrible living conditions, starvation, thoughts of suicide, and so on, but he does not dwell on the horrifying details. As a psychologist, he was interested in how people responded to the situation more than the situation itself, and his writing reflects that viewpoint. Frankl's theory of logotherapy -focuses on the meaning of human existence as well as man's search for such a meaning.... This striving to find a meaning in one's life is the primary motivational force in man.- This new YA edition keeps the concentration camp piece intact but simplifies the logotherapy segment. Even so, the vocabulary and concepts will be challenging to many readers and will require investigation and explanation for students to understand. VERDICT Frankl's first-person account is compelling and offers a unique perspective to teenagers interested in reading further after exposure to Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl or other World War II narratives.-Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VACopyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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