Skip to content

Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition Hardcover - 2014

by Viktor E. Frankl; Foreword by Harold S. Kushner; Afterword by William J. Winslade

About this book

Man's Search for Meaning is a book by Viktor Frankl that describes his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II and his development of logotherapy, a psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes finding meaning in life. The book is divided into two parts; the first part chronicles Frankl's experiences as a prisoner, while the second part focuses on his theory of logotherapy. Frankl wrote the book in a reported nine days. Originally titled Ein Psycholog erlebt das Konzentrationslager (A Psychologist Experiences the Concentration Camp), it was released in German in 1946. The English translation was published in 1959 by Beacon Press under the title From Death-Camp to Existentialism: A Psychiatrist’s Path to a New Therapy. The title was changed to Man’s Search for Meaning in 1962. In a 1991 survey by the Library of Congress, readers voted Man’s Search for Meaning one of the 10 most influential books in their lives. At the time of Frankl’s death in 1997 the book had sold more than 10 million copies. It has been translated into over 24 languages. 



From the publisher

A book for finding purpose and strength in times of great despair, the international best-seller is still just as relevant today as when it was first published."This is a book I reread a lot . . . it gives me hope . . . it gives me a sense of strength."
--Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360/CNN This seminal book, which has been called "one of the outstanding contributions to psychological thought" by Carl Rogers and "one of the great books of our time" by Harold Kushner, has been translated into more than fifty languages and sold over sixteen million copies. "An enduring work of survival literature," according to the New York Times, Viktor Frankl's riveting account of his time in the Nazi concentration camps, and his insightful exploration of the human will to find meaning in spite of the worst adversity, has offered solace and guidance to generations of readers since it was first published in 1946. At the heart of Frankl's theory of logotherapy (from the Greek word for "meaning") is a conviction that the primary human drive is not pleasure, as Freud maintained, but rather the discovery and pursuit of what the individual finds meaningful. Today, as new generations face new challenges and an ever more complex and uncertain world, Frankl's classic work continues to inspire us all to find significance in the very act of living, in spite of all obstacles. This gift edition come with endpapers, supplementary photographs, and several of Frankl's previously unpublished letters, speeches, and essays. This book was published with two different covers. Customers will be shipped one of the two at random.

First Edition Identification


The first English language edition of Man's Search for Meaning was published in1959 by Beacon Press in Boston, under the title From Death-Camp to Existentialism: A Psychiatrist’s Path to a New Therapy. The first editions under the title Man's Search for Meaning were published in 1962.

Details

  • Title Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition
  • Author Viktor E. Frankl; Foreword by Harold S. Kushner; Afterword by William J. Winslade
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Gift
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Beacon Press
  • Date 2014-10-28
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780807060100 / 0807060100
  • Weight 0.86 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.8 in (22.35 x 14.48 x 2.03 cm)
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: Jewish
    • Interdisciplinary Studies: Jewish Studies
    • Religious Orientation: Jewish
    • Topical: Holocaust
  • Library of Congress subjects Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), Concentration camp inmates
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014016254
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Media reviews

One of the ten most influential books in America. —Library of Congress/Book-of-the-Month Club "Survey of Lifetime Readers"

"Viktor Frankl's timeless formula for survival. One of the classic psychiatric texts of our time, Man's Search for Meaning is a meditation on the irreducible gift of one's own counsel in the face of great suffering, as well as a reminder of the responsibility each of us owes in valuing the community of our humanity. There are few wiser, kinder, or more comforting challenges than Frankl's." —Patricia J. Williams, author of Seeing a Color-Blind Future: The Paradox of Race

"Dr. Frankl's words have a profoundly honest ring, for they rest on experiences too deep for deception. . . . A gem of a dramatic narrative, focused upon the deepest of human problems." —Gordon W. Allport, from the Preface

"An enduring work of survival literature." —The New York Times

"[Man's Search for Meaning] might well be prescribed for everyone who would understand our time." —Journal of Individual Psychology

"An inspiring document of an amazing man who was able to garner some good from an experience so abysmally bad. . . . Highly recommended." —Library Journal

"One of the great books of our time." —Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"One of the outstanding contributions to psychological thought in the last fifty years." —Carl R. Rogers (1959)

About the author

Born in Vienna in 1905, Viktor E. Frankl earned an MD and a PhD from the University of Vienna. He published more than thirty books on theoretical and clinical psychology and served as a visiting professor and lecturer at Harvard, Stanford, and elsewhere. Frankl died in 1997.
Back to Top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.

  • Used
Condition
UsedGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Blue Vase Books LLC
Interlochen, Michigan, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$13.68
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Item Price
$13.68
FREE shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - FINE
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Aldersgate Books Inc.
Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$14.00
$4.75 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Beacon Press. FINE. 2016. 4th printing. Blue hardcover with silver lettering. No Dust jacket. 180pp. Photos.
Item Price
$14.00
$4.75 shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.

  • New
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
40
Seller
Ambis Enterprises LLC
Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$16.85
$3.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Beacon Press. New. BRAND NEW, GIFT QUALITY! NOT OVERSTOCKS OR MARKED UP REMAINDERS! DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER!
Item Price
$16.85
$3.99 shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used: Good
Edition
Gift
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$17.44
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Beacon Press, 2014-10-28. Gift. hardcover. Used: Good.
Item Price
$17.44
FREE shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used:Good
Edition
Gift
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$22.52
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Beacon Press, 2014-10-28. Gift. hardcover. Used:Good.
Item Price
$22.52
FREE shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning, Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.; Winslade, William J. [Afterword]; Kushner, Harold S. [Foreword];

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used:Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
3
Seller
Ergodebooks
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$22.53
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Beacon Press, 2014-10-28. Hardcover. Used:Good.
Item Price
$22.53
FREE shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.

  • Used
Condition
UsedVeryGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Phillybooks COM LLC
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$25.87
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedVeryGood. Minor shelf wear
Item Price
$25.87
FREE shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.

  • Used
Condition
UsedVeryGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
BookCorner COM LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$25.87
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.
Item Price
$25.87
FREE shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.

  • Used
Condition
UsedVeryGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Ebooksweb COM LLC
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$25.87
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.
Item Price
$25.87
FREE shipping to USA
Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition

by Frankl, Viktor E.

  • Used
Condition
UsedLikeNew
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780807060100 / 0807060100
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Ebooksweb COM LLC
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$26.14
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedLikeNew. Remainder mark
Item Price
$26.14
FREE shipping to USA
Show all copies
Back to Top↑

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.