Finding Meaning in Suffering
The writer of the book emphasizes that life retains meaning even in the face of suffering. He argues that while we cannot avoid suffering, we can choose how we respond to it. Through this, we can transform our suffering into a source of personal growth.
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Five must-learn ideas from Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, aimed at thoughtful readers: These ideas highlight Frankl’s belief in the power of human resilience and the essential search for meaning in life’s most challenging circumstances.
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