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Man's Search for Meaning

by Viktor E. Frankl · first published 1946

Recommended by 9 people Maria Popova, Shane Parrish, Tony Robbins, Chris Guillebeau, Darius Foroux, Mark Manson, Matt D'Avella, Jordan Peterson, Sam Parr

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  1. Maria Popova Writer and founder of The Marginalian

    Canon selection

    One of her '33 books on how to live', contributed to the Manual for Civilization.

    33 Books on How to Live: My Reading List for the Long Now Foundation's Manual for Civilization Blog postthemarginalian.org The Marginalian · 14 Mar 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  2. Shane Parrish Founder of Farnam Street

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    Number one on his list of books that changed his life; he took from it that the ultimate freedom is choosing your attitude.

    Books that Changed My Life Blog postfs.blog Farnam Street · 8 Nov 2013 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  3. Tony Robbins American author, professional speaker

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    Tony Robbins named it as a book they have given as a gift more than any other, answering Tim Ferriss's interview question.

    Listed in the source as “Man’s Search for Meaning”.

    The Unusual Books That Shaped 50+ Billionaires, Mega-Bestselling Authors, and Other Prodigies Interviewtim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 10 Dec 2016 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  4. Chris Guillebeau Blogger, traveler

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    Recommended in Chris Guillebeau's blog post "16 Great Books to Change the World".

    16 Great Books to Change the World Blog postchrisguillebeau.com The Art of Non-Conformity · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

  5. Darius Foroux Writer and entrepreneur

    Explicit recommendation

    Recommended on Darius Foroux's reading list, in his best creativity books.

    Listed in the source as “Man’s Search For Meaning”.

    Reading list Personal websitedariusforoux.com dariusforoux.com · undated · checked 12 Nov 2026

  6. Mark Manson American author and blogger

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    On Mark Manson's own list "The 27 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time".

    The 27 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

  7. Matt D'Avella Filmmaker and YouTuber

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    In a video on their own YouTube channel, Matt D'Avella names this among the self-help books that changed his life.

    9 self-help books that changed my life Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Matt D'Avella) · 9 Mar 2023 · checked 13 Nov 2026

  8. Jordan Peterson Canadian clinical psychologist, author, and political commentator and manosphere activist

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    On Jordan Peterson's list of books he found "particularly influential in my intellectual development".

    Book List Blog postjordanbpeterson.com jordanbpeterson.com · 3 Nov 2016 · checked 13 Nov 2026

  9. Sam Parr Entrepreneur (The Hustle, Hampton)

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    In a video on their own YouTube channel, Sam Parr names this among the books he recommends for business, life and investing, in a conversation with Neville Medhora.

    Books to read to make you rich (in business, life, and investing) w/ Sam Parr of TheHustle / HubSpot Videoyoutube.com YouTube (Kopywriting Kourse) · 19 Oct 2021 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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