About the Book: Based on his observations as a prominent Viennese psychiatrist and a prisoner at Auschwitz, Viktor Frankl concluded that survival hinged on an “inner decision”—the ability to choose one’s attitude even in the most horrific circumstances. He noted that inmates who practiced compassion and self-sacrifice had the greatest chance of survival, demonstrating that while everything can be taken away, the freedom to choose one’s moral and spiritual self remains. Frankl ultimately believed that humanity’s deepest drive is the search for meaning and purpose. This powerful work offers a way to transcend suffering and find significance in the art of living.