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Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything Hardcover – March 23, 2020

by Viktor E. Frankl (Author), Joelle Young (Translator), Daniel Goleman (Introduction)
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Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man’s Search for Meaning.

Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity.

Published here for the very first time in English, Frankl’s words resonate as strongly today—as the world faces a coronavirus pandemic, social isolation, and great economic uncertainty—as they did in 1946. He offers an insightful exploration of the maxim “Live as if you were living for the second time,” and he unfolds his basic conviction that every crisis contains opportunity. Despite the unspeakable horrors of the camps, Frankl learned from the strength of his fellow inmates that it is always possible to “say yes to life”—a profound and timeless lesson for us all.
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  1. In short, our lives take on meaning through our actions, through loving, and through suffering.
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  2. How we deal with the tough parts of our lives, he observes, “shows who we are.”
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  3. Pleasure in itself cannot give our existence meaning; thus the lack of pleasure cannot take away meaning from life, which now seems obvious to us.
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“This slim, powerful collection from Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Frankl (Man’s Search for Meaning) attests to life’s meaning, even in desperate circumstances...This lovely work transcends its original context, offering wisdom and guidance.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“The case studies are relatable and the overall viewpoint convincing. More than 70 years later, Frankl’s philosophy still inspires.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Frankl’s ideas bear particular consideration right now.”
—Washington Post

“Yes to Life is a provocative invitation to think about what you believe and what you can do to get through tough times. Its brevity invites you to linger on phrases or re-read pages that interest you. In your pursuit of providing compassionate care under trying conditions, you may find just what you need in a phrase, an insight, or this poem by Rabindranath Tagore: I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was duty. I worked—and behold. Duty was joy.”
—Oncology Times

Praise for Man’s Search for Meaning

“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

“This is a book I try to read every couple of years. It’s one of the most inspirational books ever written. What is the meaning of life? What do you have when you think you have nothing? Amazing and heartbreaking stories. This is a book that should be in everyone’s library.”
—Jimmy Fallon

“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

About the Author

Viktor E. Frankl was a professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School until his death in 1997. He was the founder of what has come to be called the Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy—the school of logotherapy.

Born in 1905, Dr. Frankl received the degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Vienna. During World War II, he spent three years at Auschwitz, Dachau, and other concentration camps; most of his family, including his wife and parents, perished in the camps.

In his lifetime, Frankl published many books, most notably the international bestseller Man’s Search for Meaning, which has been translated into 50 languages. He was a guest lecturer at universities throughout the world and made 51 tours throughout the United States alone.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beacon Press (March 23, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080700555X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807005552
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.68 x 0.67 x 8.77 inches
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Viktor E. Frankl was professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School until his death in 1997. He was the founder of what has come to be called the Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy (after Freud's psychoanalysis and Adler's individual psychology)—the school of logotherapy.

Born in 1905, Dr. Frankl received the degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Vienna. During World War II he spent three years at Auschwitz, Dachau and other concentration camps.

Dr. Frankl first published in 1924 in the International Journal of Psychoanalysis and has since published twenty-six books, which have been translated into nineteen languages, including Japanese and Chinese. He was a visiting professor at Harvard, Duquesne, and Southern Methodist Universities. Honorary Degrees have been conferred upon him by Loyola University in Chicago, Edgecliff College, Rockford College, and Mount Mary College, as well as by universities in Brazil and Venezuela. He was a guest lecturer at universities throughout the world and made fifty-one lecture tours throughout the United States alone. He was President of the Austrian Medical Society of Psychotherapy.

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The book is based on lectures given by Frankl, almost verbatim, and reads a bit like speech. It also ends a bit abruptly. But the lessons within are so important. All lives are meaningful, and in "Yes to Life", Frankl will tell you why.
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Kevin Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating and insightful!
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So much good has been derived from horrible experiences in concentration camps in Germany as a result of the work of men like Frankel. This book helps point us to insights that may help us avoid repeating the horrors and simply help us live more satisfying and productive lives.
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Evan Mestman
5.0 out of 5 stars to say yes to life after such suffering is a gift
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Victor Frankl delivers such a poignant and powerful message to all of us, even after suffering such atrocities within a concentration camp. We can all say yes to life because it is our responsibility to use all of time we are blessed with to bring meaning to our time. What a contribution and gift to us. This is a must read.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should have this book
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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I had this book on my Christmas wish list for a few years. I finally decided to buy it for myself. I am thankful I did and I love this books so much. It is very inspiring and truth spoken so well and is insightful. I honestly wish I could buy a copy for everyone in my family.
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Tom Tinker
4.0 out of 5 stars Encouragement to right, creative thinking
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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Very insightful and a nice complement to his book, "Man's Search for Meaning."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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I read "Mans Search for Meaning" every year, and decided to add this as a pre-lude, and it was well worth it. It should be mandatory reading in public schools, but who am I to dictate the curriculum of the youth...
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Ali paknejad
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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great book for self growing and understanding one's self
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Northeast Ohio
5.0 out of 5 stars an incredible book, helping, and teaching people to look for that one thing that pulls them forward, that keeps life interesting.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
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This is an incredible park, which helps people to find that one thing to keep pulling them forward, and to keep life interesting. These can be major things or minor things, and this book helped me focus on the things that pull you forward in life. My biggest takeaway is, ‘it’s not what life can give me but what does life expect of me.’
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Hope
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Helped with letting go of grief. Famed for good reason.
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jjmaverick
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a choice
Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2023
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Life is hard. We all know that. Reading this book helps keep perspective and isn’t toxic positivity but instead choosing to live consciously and finding your purpose to make your life meaningful in the face of all of our harsh realities. Like love, this life and how you approach your reactions to it, is a choice. Meaningful story from someone who chose to survive in the midst of incredible horror.
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Adriana
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome (as always)
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I recommend this book.
It’s a easy and fast reading since it was the speech that Viktor Frankl made after returning the concentration camp.
After his best seller (Man in search of meaning) and his biography (What isn’t written in my books) this book is a third where you can hear him speaking directly to you.
It’s amazing to have the impression and feeling that such an amazing human it’s speaking directly with you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive content
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Impressive content.
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Lorcan Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars A book you will want to read again.
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This is a book for the ages. I have only read it once so I don't feel fit to comment - other than saying I am glad it has come into my life
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