Lone Traveller

by Anne Mustoe
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  • Added: 2025-11-07
  • Updated: 2025-11-07
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goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-11-14
inspirational 4.50

The book is a powerful account of Viktor Frankl's experiences during the Holocaust and his development of logotherapy, which focuses on finding meaning in suffering. The reviewer found the book deeply inspirational and helpful in their own journey with mental health, particularly in changing their attitude towards their struggles.

The book is divided into two parts: the first recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences in concentration camps, while the second introduces his concept of logotherapy. The reviewer found Frankl's descriptions of suffering and his emphasis on finding meaning in life particularly resonant. They appreciated Frankl's practical advice, such as the technique of 'paradoxical intention,' which helped them overcome their fear of insomnia. The book's focus on looking forward to life goals rather than dwelling on past causes of suffering was also very useful for the reviewer in their own mental health journey. Overall, the book was a transformative read that helped the reviewer change their attitude towards their struggles and instigated a search for meaning in life.

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    A man’s suffering is similar to the behaviour of gas. If a certain quantity of gas is pumped into an empty chamber, it will fill the chamber completely and evenly, no matter how big the chamber. Thus, suffering completely fills the human soul and conscious mind, no matter whether the suffering is great or little. Therefore the “size” of human suffering is absolutely relative.

    emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be suffering as soon as we form a clear and precise picture of it.

    he who has a _why_ to live for can bear almost any _how_.

hardcover.app · Unknown · 2025-11-14
moving 4.50

The reviewer found the book to be a gripping and emotional journey, praising its unique perspective and the author's ability to evoke a sense of loneliness and longing. They appreciated the vivid descriptions and the way the story unfolded, making it a memorable read.

The reviewer was deeply moved by the book's exploration of solitude and the human condition. They found the protagonist's journey to be both heartbreaking and inspiring, with the author's writing style adding a layer of depth to the narrative. The reviewer also noted that the book's themes resonated with them on a personal level, making it a powerful and thought-provoking read. They particularly enjoyed the way the author wove together different elements of the story, creating a cohesive and engaging whole.

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    The author's ability to capture the essence of loneliness is truly remarkable.

    The protagonist's journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

    The vivid descriptions and the way the story unfolded made it a memorable read.

forum.cyclinguk.org · Unknown · 2012-03-20
inspiring 4.50

The book is a profound and impactful read that offers a roadmap for navigating tough times, even for those who are not currently suffering. The author's personal experiences and anecdotes provide a unique perspective on finding meaning in life, even in the most dire of situations. The book's advice is clear, simple, and inspiring, and its challenge to everyone is an important one.

The book is a profound and impactful read that offers a roadmap for navigating tough times, even for those who are not currently suffering. The author's personal experiences and anecdotes provide a unique perspective on finding meaning in life, even in the most dire of situations. The book's advice is clear, simple, and inspiring, and its challenge to everyone is an important one. The book is a reminder that we all have the potential to find meaning in our lives, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The author's advice is not condescending or guilt-inducing, but rather inspiring and motivating. The book is a must-read for anyone looking for a much-needed boost of inspiration.

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    They must not lose hope but should keep their courage in the certainty that the hopelessness of our struggle did not detract from its dignity and its meaning.

    Frankl offers readers who are searching for answers to life’s dilemmas a critical mandate: he does not tell people what to do, but why they must do it.

    What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for a worthwhile goal, a freely chosen task.

worldofbooks.com · Unknown · 2000-02-10
transformative 5.00

The reviewer found 'Man's Search for Meaning' deeply profound and transformative, offering insights into human resilience and the search for purpose. They appreciated the book's ability to reframe their own understanding of life and suffering, making it a must-read for anyone seeking meaning in their existence.

The reviewer was deeply moved by Viktor E. Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning', finding it to be a book that requires multiple readings to fully grasp its depth. They were particularly struck by Frankl's exploration of human existence and the will to meaning, which resonated with their own experiences and struggles. The book's insights into suffering, love, and the importance of finding purpose in life were invaluable to the reviewer, who found themselves returning to the text frequently to absorb its teachings. The reviewer also appreciated Frankl's unique therapeutic approach, logotherapy, which emphasizes the will to meaning over pleasure or power. This book has had a profound impact on the reviewer, helping them to reframe their own questions about life and purpose. They now feel a sense of freedom and wonder in their pursuits, knowing that their story has meaning and can help others.

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    The salvation of man is through love and in love. Love is the ultimate and the highest goal to which man can aspire

    As the inner life of the prisoner tended to become more intense, he also experienced the beauty of art and nature as never before. Under their influence he sometimes even forgot his own frightful circumstances

    I didn’t want to just read this book. I wanted to savour and digest it, to incorporate it into my DNA so that I could redesign my understanding of life.

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