Book review: Frankl, V. E. (1984) Man’s search for meaning, revised and updated. New York: Washington Square Press
Journal: Insight (University of Cumbria)
Year: 2016

I have recently read Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning, as several people had recommended it to me. I found his text had great resonance with my experiences as a child in care, in the sense that, rather than being defined by a potentially harmful experience, I have found meaning and purpose for my life to go on and help others. In my Living Theory doctoral research Frankl has helped me to understand that it is my search for meaning that has led me to live a values-based life. It was not en