Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

4 reviews

cryptidskunk's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

I expected the entire book to be more like the second half (focused on logotherapy with personal stories from Auschwitz). However the first half is about the psychology of what an Auschwitz prisoner goes through and is focused on his personal experiences. Incredibly important content, but just a warning if you were expecting more focus on logotherapy as a discipline throughout. 

Overall an incredibly impactful read that serves as both a reminder of how humans are capable of dehumanizing others and how to view the unexpected hardships of life to still find meaning

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Murder

Minor: Suicide, Cannibalism, and Suicide attempt

spooderman's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

applesaucecreachur's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

4.25

This book was recommended to me by two separate women who have been influential in my healing. It came into my life at a time where I am more ready to receive its lessons than I ever have been. To find meaning in unavoidable suffering, to love the past just along with the future, and to find purpose while also treating sources of undue stress are a few of the more prominent words of wisdom that I gleaned from this book. According to Viktor E. Frankl, to connect with our purpose is to address the root cause of our depression, aggression, and addiction. These are words I will carry with my as I continue to heal.

Are they applicable universally? It’s hard to say. But I can find ways that they apply to my own existence, and I am grateful for the guidance they provide.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Ableism, Gore, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: War

optimisticcautiously's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Genocide

Minor: Ableism