Man’s Search
The first part of this book focuses on the analysis of the author about his experiences within all concentration camps. The second part presents his own ideas about the “Meaning” together with his theory known as logotheraphy. These sections contain details which are all related to self help.
The author of this book said that there are 3 psychological reactions that the inmates experience at one degree to another. These 3 psychological reactions are the following:
1. The shock throughout the first admission stage to the concentration camp,
2. Indifference after adapting to the existence of camp and
2.3. The reactions of the moral deformity, depersonalization, disillusionment and bitterness when the prisoner survives and becomes liberated.
This book also discusses the “meaning of life” present in each moment of life. The author added that the life of a person never stops to acquire meaning whether he suffers or he is about to die. The author also believes that for every person who is in a dire situation, there would be somebody who watches over them. This person could be a friend, a member of your family or the Almighty God who will never disappoint.
The conclusion of this book includes the fact that the psychological reactions of a prisoner are not totally the outcome of the circumstances in his life.
These are also the result of the freedom to choose from the options available. The freedom to choose is always available even in the midst of serious suffering.
