The Book Club: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl with Dennis Prager | The Book Club

What is mankind’s greatest pursuit? In the world premiere of The Book Club, Michael Knowles and Dennis Prager take you through psychiatrist Viktor Frankl’s moving memoir of life in a Nazi death camp, and how this experience shaped his thinking. Man’s Search for Meaning explores human suffering, hope, and the pursuit of purpose in one of the darkest moments in history. Don’t miss it!

[sicilianeye]

“Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'.” This is what I took away from Frankl.

[margueritezoe]

21 minutes and 33 seconds is not nearly long enough to do this new series justice!

[songmaster]

Frankl's Mans Search for Meaning is one of the most valuable books I've read.

[shimoneliezer]

As a child of camp survivors I noticed a huge power within my parents, as if they became strong after from the depth where they were, so that nothing could harm them anymore. Raising a family with ten children after the war was one of the proofs. I had a happy youth. With reading Man’s search for meaning, it theorized all these experiences, feelings and power and gave me a lot of strength and joy too. Indeed: no fear but choice of live.
Wish you lot of success Michael!

[JoJoJoker]

"There are two races of men in this world: the decent man and the indecent man.
Both are found everywhere. In all groups. No group consists entirely of decent or indecent people.
In this sense, no group is of pure race."

[WildAtHeart_]

I read this book 3 months back. My mind and soul were stretched. My characters were challenged on every page of the book.

In the end, love and hope prevail all evils in the world. - and We all have the freedom to choose how we react to our own circumstances.

Highly recommend the book

[mcdolfo]

You should tell us what you'll be reading for next month so we can too!

[precepts]

Thank you Dennis Prager for all you do. You've been a huge blessing to me. Greetings from Nigeria!

[lanesmith]

I believe the quote went like this, "man was the creature that made the gas chambers, but he is also the same creature that went in with the Lord's Prayer and the Shema on their lips."

[kaylam.]

This was such a wonderful discussion and now I'm rushing to read the book myself!

My only criticism here is that the episode felt so short. However, I realize most people won't (or can't) sit and listen to an hour long book discussion.

Well done! I am very excited for the next episode on Hamlet!

[helenorsanic]

I’ve read that book several times. I’ve taught it as well. Each time I became enlightened to a different perspective on the human condition and life’s quest for meaning and truth. Thank God for the late Dr. Frankl’s Book.

[robertallencad]

I quit drinking and read that book and I remember how he would find a moment to take a break out by that tree behind the fence and that gave him the ability to continue on in the camp. That book is chilling and wonderful

[WaltzingAustralia]

Only problem is that I couldn't be there with you, injecting an occasional "Well said, " "Spot on, " "Great quote, " or "Absolutely right." Thank you both for the discussion, insights, and introduction to the book.

[TyRonKitzeRow]

I’m 58 years old and wish i would have read this book earlier in my life. I’m nearing the books end and I’m so glad you brought this book to my attention while watching your book club.

[Anonymo]

I've been waiting for this to start. I'm so happy this exists. Thank you PragerU for continuing to bring us important, intellectual and thought provoking content worthy of a second look.

[josphellihsilak]

Damn good book. Peterson got me on to this book about 2 years ago, his top 100 is great if your looking for more good reads.

[Lvorine]

I love Dr. Frankl's work. Hopefully you do a good job presenting it without exaggeration or bias.

[welderman]

I love to hear you speak, Mr. Prager. You have a pleasant speaking voice, as well as a fabulous vocabulary. There is iron in your words .
You dont waste words !! I have learned a lot, and continue to learn from you and the good folks that present different conceptual continuities.
Keep up the great work.

[backwardog]

Read it... Gave it as a gift to several young men. Powerful stuff. "Smoke then if you got them" has a whole new meaning.

[jacmorales]

I am reading this book right now, and it is piercing my heart and soul. The author is right about saying there is only two races the decent and indecent. God bless