My Husband raves about this book! He said it's inspiring in a very deep way and makes him appreciate life more. Thanks for the recommendation! :)

~~~sending love and healing vibes~~~

Hi All,

This is an absolutely wonderful book! I read it some time ago, and I just put it on hold at my local library to read it again!

There is so much value and wisdom in this book without it feeling like a Self Help book...

I echo Emily and Stephanie...a great read for anyone struggling and/or looking for the deeper meaning in some of life's hardships.

:) LuLu

Thanks for sharing.

I posted late at night when I was too tired to explain. I don't like self help books or simplistic answers to our very complex world. Neither do I like reading or hearing about pain and suffering. It is far too real for me. This book cpmight sound like it is about all those things, but it is not st all it is about a philosophy of life, an understanding of humanity that the author developed as a result of his experience in four Nazi concentration camps.

Yes, reading about concentration camps is very trying, but in the first half of the book, where he shares his experience, the focus is on human reactions rather than on the experience itself, so it is not as painful to read as it could be. The second half is on a therapy that he developed. You have to read the first half to REALLY understand the second half. But, I think that we can all use his perspective.

What makes life worthwhile for people in pain and suffering? It is an individual response, but by reading this book, you will be able to answer it for yourself.

Emily, I agree...I did not find reading about the concentration camps trying...it gave me a depth of understanding I did not have before, a necessary depth, as these are shoes I can never walk in.

The experience and the philosophy/therapy are intertwined.

It really can be a transforming book, or at the very least get one to challenge old ways of thinking, and encourages positive change.

Oh, and if you don't like to read, listen to the audiobook. It is very well done.

Thx for that Emily ,i just wrote that i cannot focus to read,but the audiobook will be perfect.Do you know if you can borrow at library?

Thanks for sharing this...will definitely look it up!

Yes. I borrowed an electronic audiobook so that it downloads right to my phone and since I have my phone with me all the time, it is really easy to listen

Hi Emily. It is a good book recommendation. I read this book not so long ago and then passed it on to someone else. It really is an inspiring read.
The audio version is a good idea. I may try that another time.

Thank you for your post.

Thanks for sharing - it sounds like a great read!