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efimerabonhomia's review against another edition
3.0
Viktor Frankl, psiquiatra de profesión, intenta analizar en esta obra las distintas fases por las que pasaba un ser humano al ser trasladado a un lager (campo de concentración) y desde una perspectiva psicológica hasta de su propia persona y experiencia en los mismos, propone las fases y lo que ocurre en cada una de ellas.
Me ha gustado mucho la premisa del análisis de los campos de concentración desde el punto de vista psiquiátrico, estamos acostumbrados a leer ficción o no ficción acerca de ellos, pero no obras que contemplen directamente lo que sucedía en la mente de los prisioneros. Pese a ello, la obra se me ha hecho corta y como bien el autor menciona, es una crítica que le hace constante y en esta edición amplía algo más dando conceptos clave para conocer esos sentimientos.
Aún así, su experiencia y la de algunos de los compañeros sigue siendo sobrecogedora, leamos lo que leamos sobre los campos de concentración creo que siempre nos va a parecer horrible.
Debo ser sincera y decir que me esperaba más, algunos de los puntos los había visto en demasiados libros, no es que me esperase que tuvieran una experiencia fantástica pero sí más análisis y mucho más técnico por eso he sentido que se me quedaban cortas las páginas y el análisis en sí.
"La actitud con la que un hombre acepta su destino y el sufrimiento que este conlleva, la forma en que carga con su cruz, comporta la singular coyuntura de dotar de sentido su profunda vida."
3/5
Me ha gustado mucho la premisa del análisis de los campos de concentración desde el punto de vista psiquiátrico, estamos acostumbrados a leer ficción o no ficción acerca de ellos, pero no obras que contemplen directamente lo que sucedía en la mente de los prisioneros. Pese a ello, la obra se me ha hecho corta y como bien el autor menciona, es una crítica que le hace constante y en esta edición amplía algo más dando conceptos clave para conocer esos sentimientos.
Aún así, su experiencia y la de algunos de los compañeros sigue siendo sobrecogedora, leamos lo que leamos sobre los campos de concentración creo que siempre nos va a parecer horrible.
Debo ser sincera y decir que me esperaba más, algunos de los puntos los había visto en demasiados libros, no es que me esperase que tuvieran una experiencia fantástica pero sí más análisis y mucho más técnico por eso he sentido que se me quedaban cortas las páginas y el análisis en sí.
"La actitud con la que un hombre acepta su destino y el sufrimiento que este conlleva, la forma en que carga con su cruz, comporta la singular coyuntura de dotar de sentido su profunda vida."
3/5
ingrid_kocher's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
dominicwong's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
camicarreno's review against another edition
4.0
Este libro debería ser lectura obligatoria. Es fuerte, espeluznante a ratos, la maldad humana retratada tan crudamente que es imposible que no te den ganas de llorar. Sirve para entender al hombre y todo lo que es capaz de soportar, aunque no sé si uno logra entender a los victimarios. Es un libro que te hace poner la vida en perspectiva.
feiyafei's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
ellismss's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This was a thought-provoking account of the lengths that the human spirit can endure. Frankl’s account of his time in the concentration camps, coupled with his logotherapy ideas, makes for an engaging and meaningful read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who feeling hopeless or meaningless, or anyone interested in exploring the meaning of life.
jenniey3's review against another edition
4.0
What makes a life worth living? This is a question that has certainly plagued each and every one of us at some point during our lives. In times of turbulence when we are confronted with our own morality and faced with some great tragedy, what keeps us pushing onwards?
There are five main sources of power to draw from when we are facing life’s difficulties:
Religion is a powerful force to be reckoned with, for its strengths lie in its faith. Religion becomes what we wish it to be, for it cannot be proven nor disproven. Therefore, such a tool aligns itself with the strength or weakness of our hearts and minds.
Nostalgia allows us to remember the joyous, fleeting moments of the past, and feeds us hope that we can once more experience such happiness.
Humor allows the battered soul to rise above the situation; humor allows us to make light of a dark circumstance.
Having a greater appreciation of the natural beauties around us allows us to practice grace. How many times have I not gazed up at the blue sky? Each clear day is a chance to sneak glances at the sun.
Love is what distinguishes one human being from the next. Two people never look at one person and see the same thing; the way in which we love grants individuality. A life without love–platonic or romantic– is one that loses tremendous meaning.
Essentially, there is meaning in everything. There is meaning in suffering, for “suffering is an ineradicable part of life, even as fate and death. Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.” Suffering is merely pain, but it is also a choice. Shall you rob yourself of your personal freedoms, shall you succumb to being a puppet of circumstance? Perhaps there is no explicit meaning assigned to the human condition of suffering. It is up to us to make the decision, and assign meaning towards life’s hardships. Much of life hinges itself on perspective, and we have the power to switch the lens.
There are five main sources of power to draw from when we are facing life’s difficulties:
Religion is a powerful force to be reckoned with, for its strengths lie in its faith. Religion becomes what we wish it to be, for it cannot be proven nor disproven. Therefore, such a tool aligns itself with the strength or weakness of our hearts and minds.
Nostalgia allows us to remember the joyous, fleeting moments of the past, and feeds us hope that we can once more experience such happiness.
Humor allows the battered soul to rise above the situation; humor allows us to make light of a dark circumstance.
Having a greater appreciation of the natural beauties around us allows us to practice grace. How many times have I not gazed up at the blue sky? Each clear day is a chance to sneak glances at the sun.
Love is what distinguishes one human being from the next. Two people never look at one person and see the same thing; the way in which we love grants individuality. A life without love–platonic or romantic– is one that loses tremendous meaning.
Essentially, there is meaning in everything. There is meaning in suffering, for “suffering is an ineradicable part of life, even as fate and death. Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.” Suffering is merely pain, but it is also a choice. Shall you rob yourself of your personal freedoms, shall you succumb to being a puppet of circumstance? Perhaps there is no explicit meaning assigned to the human condition of suffering. It is up to us to make the decision, and assign meaning towards life’s hardships. Much of life hinges itself on perspective, and we have the power to switch the lens.
northwesternrain's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
mandareads1's review against another edition
3.0
The first and last part were very insightful and interesting. The middle section I was a little overwhelmed with the terminology used and felt it was very much like reading a psychology textbook. Overall, 3 stars.