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Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl details the author's experiences in a Nazi concentration camp and his attempts to understand and overcome the trauma. It comprises three parts: Frankl's camp experiences, an introduction to his psychotherapy method called "logotherapy," and a postscript discussing "tragic optimism." Frankl emphasizes that finding purpose can help individuals endure extreme suffering, using his experiences and observations to illustrate three sources of life meaning: achievement, love, and the courage to face suffering. The book discusses sensitive topics including genocide and extreme human suffering.