Embracing Hope: On Freedom, Responsibility & the Meaning of Life

This new collection of rediscovered works from bestselling author Viktor Frankl will provide a new set of lessons for those searching for meaning and purpose

From the bestselling author of Man's Search for Meaning, which has sold over 16 million copies

From the international bestselling author of Man’s Search for Meaning and Yes to Life in Spite of Everything comes a new collection of four previously unpublished works that expound on Frankl’s themes of finding purpose and meaning, with a focus on individual and collective responsibility.

This inspiring work is divided into four distinct parts, each offering a unique perspective on Frankl's timeless themes. Part 1, based on a 1955 article published in a medical journal is about the “collective neurosis” that Frankl believed took hold in the West after World War II, leading to a sense of emptiness in society. Part 2 is the transcript of a 1977 television interview where Frankl shares that to achieve a sense of meaning in life, individuals should primarily focus on others. Part 3 is based on a 1946 lecture where Frankl examines the relationship between freedom and responsibility in the search for a meaningful existence. Part 4 is based on lecture given in 1984 where Frankl brings his ideas through the decades together and expands on the idea of personal responsibility.

Published here for the first time in the United States, On Meaning, Freedom, Responsibility continues Frankl’s enduring life’s work and provides further lessons for those searching for meaning and purpose. Whether you're a devoted follower of Frankl's work or a newcomer seeking to enrich your understanding of life's purpose, this book promises a captivating journey that will leave you pondering its teachings long after you've turned the final page.