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Viktor E. Frankl and the Search for Meaning

21 Reflections on Living Life with Purpose, A Companion

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$21.95 US
5.71"W x 8.71"H x 0.63"D   | 13 oz | 36 per carton
On sale Aug 05, 2025 | 208 Pages | 9780807018712

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Inspired by the enduring wisdom of best-selling author, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, a guided journaling companion on finding meaning in an unpredictable world

The perfect gift for soul searchers—A treasure trove of journaling prompts, quotes, and writing exercises on purpose, relationships, happiness, and more


Widely regarded as one of the top 10 most influential books in America, Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning has transformed millions of lives with its message of finding purpose in the face of great suffering. Now, readers at all stages of life can dive deeper with this giftable reading companion, the only to be authorized by the Frankl family.

Curated by two cofounders of the Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America, this book focuses on 21 themes central to Frankl's prolific writings. It is a robust collection of timeless quotes, reflections, prompts, and exercises to aid the reader on their journey toward leading a more meaningful and intentional life. Along the way, they are invited to contemplate their views on

  • humanity and uniqueness
  • freedom and suffering
  • work and wealth
  • responsibility and community

Designed for the hands-on reader, this beautiful lay-flat companion features a satin ribbon marker and space for written reflections and notes on each theme. It is the perfect gift for those beginning a new chapter of life or anyone charting their own paths in the search for meaning.
Pam Roy, a writer, philanthropist, and filmmaker, and Moira Hummel, an attorney, a mentor, and a charitable board member, were inspired by Dr. Viktor E. Frankl’s meaning-oriented philosophy and its potential to transform lives. Together, they cofounded the Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America with Dr. Frankl’s grandson, Alexander Vesely-Frankl, a filmmaker and licensed psychotherapist specializing in logotherapy.

Viktor E. Frankl was a professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School until his death in 1997. 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. Frankl is the author of over thirty books and was the recipient of twenty-nine honorary degrees. His book Man’s Search for Meaning has been translated into over fifty languages, has sold over sixteen million copies globally, and was named one of the ten most influential books in the United States by the Library of Congress.

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Inspired by the enduring wisdom of best-selling author, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, a guided journaling companion on finding meaning in an unpredictable world

The perfect gift for soul searchers—A treasure trove of journaling prompts, quotes, and writing exercises on purpose, relationships, happiness, and more


Widely regarded as one of the top 10 most influential books in America, Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning has transformed millions of lives with its message of finding purpose in the face of great suffering. Now, readers at all stages of life can dive deeper with this giftable reading companion, the only to be authorized by the Frankl family.

Curated by two cofounders of the Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America, this book focuses on 21 themes central to Frankl's prolific writings. It is a robust collection of timeless quotes, reflections, prompts, and exercises to aid the reader on their journey toward leading a more meaningful and intentional life. Along the way, they are invited to contemplate their views on

  • humanity and uniqueness
  • freedom and suffering
  • work and wealth
  • responsibility and community

Designed for the hands-on reader, this beautiful lay-flat companion features a satin ribbon marker and space for written reflections and notes on each theme. It is the perfect gift for those beginning a new chapter of life or anyone charting their own paths in the search for meaning.

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Pam Roy, a writer, philanthropist, and filmmaker, and Moira Hummel, an attorney, a mentor, and a charitable board member, were inspired by Dr. Viktor E. Frankl’s meaning-oriented philosophy and its potential to transform lives. Together, they cofounded the Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America with Dr. Frankl’s grandson, Alexander Vesely-Frankl, a filmmaker and licensed psychotherapist specializing in logotherapy.

Viktor E. Frankl was a professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School until his death in 1997. 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. Frankl is the author of over thirty books and was the recipient of twenty-nine honorary degrees. His book Man’s Search for Meaning has been translated into over fifty languages, has sold over sixteen million copies globally, and was named one of the ten most influential books in the United States by the Library of Congress.

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