Man's Search for Meaning

I truly understand where the praise of this book comes from, but for me personally I didn't find it as satisfying as I thought it would be. For the latter half of the book, I already have heard all the advice Frankl describes as “logotherapy” from my own personal experiences unrelated to the book; it felt like I was reading an echo chamber of my beliefs, something that didn't really change my perspective from where it already was before about what a meaningful life was.

However, what did impress me was how Frankl describes what it means to suffer but with a purpose - to not cling onto false hope, but to find meaning within the suffering that makes survival more rewarding. That was truly impressive, and I only wish there was more of that in the book.

The most interesting part of the book was Frankl's memoir about his experiences in the concentration camp, where his best writing was found. How he describes the situation, his thoughts, and how it revolves around a central theme of trying to find a purpose in all of this was captivating.