Shabd Saran Agnihotri

This is a must read for any person who lacks meaning in his life, who thinks this is the end and loses all his Hope. this book is a Classic Tribute to Hope. The writer viktor E. Frankl was a prisoner in concentration camp of Auschwitz during The second world war. He outlined the darkest events in human history. Dr. Frankl was an author-psychiatrist, he explains the experience which led to his discovery of Logotherapy, it is a kind of therapy he uses to treat his patients. As each situation in life represents a challenge to man and presents a problem for him to solve, to life he can only respond by being Responsible. Viktor E. Frankl The author has divide this book into two broad parts… Experiences in a concentration camp Dr Frankl shared so many experiences of his life as a prisoner in Auschwitz. He was there for almost three years. Most crucial phase of one’s life, every day was a challenge, he observed the guards and prisoners as well. He outlined the three phases of a prisoners life in camp from the initial stage to the ends with death. How they lose meaning in their life, hopeless situation. He sometimes gave them hope through his words but its not always sufficient. He wrote about the routine in a concentration camp. The work and labour they had to perform there. Food that the prisoners get in there. How a person broke out internally and externally day by day. Inhuman treatment and brutality. Except all above these, author is talking about the Hope . That which does not kill me, makes me stronger Nietzsche Search for Meaning The author’s primary purpose for writing this book is to give Meaning to the person who lost in their life, he draws many points on this, how a person can finds meaning and purpose in his life. 1. Essence of existence He emphasized in this on Responsible ness . When a person becomes responsible for his life and work fully, he never complaints. This makes him even harder and stronger to tackle any situation. 2. Meaning of Love Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the innermost core of his personality. No one can become fuly aware of the very essence of another human being unless he loves him. 3. Meaning of suffering Life’s suffering makes a person strong, when he faces difficult times and convert his personal tragedy into a triumph. He finds meaning in that moment. Sometimes it’s essential to collect best in our life we have to go through in even worst conditions. Blurb This book was a recommendation of my favourite motivational speaker Sandeep Maheshwari. Actually he posted in his community reading this book, so I ordered it few weeks ago. Now I can it’s a must read, it will give you Hope, Help you to find meaning, motivate and gives you space to Think. At the end I would like to quote one last time to Dr Frankl, his last lines from the book… Let us be alert _ alert in a twofold sense: Since Auschwitz we know what man is capable of. Since Hiroshima we know what is at stake.