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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | How do I find meaning in my life? How can I find meaning in my work? World-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" is one of the most important books of modern times. Frankl's personal story of finding a reason to live in the most horrendous of circumstances-Nazi concentration camps-has inspired millions. Now, "Prisoners of Our Thoughts" applies Frankl's philosophy and therapeutic approach to life and work in the 21st Century, detailing seven principles for increasing your capacity to deal with life-work challenges, finding meaning in your daily life and work, and achieving your highest potential. This paperback edition includes a new chapter on how readers of the hardcover edition have put the seven principles into action, both in their everyday lives and even in extreme situations such as Indonesia after the tsunami (where several aid agencies adopted the book as part of their training programs) and in post-Katrina New Orleans. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Alex Pattakos | | Paperback: | 196 pages | | Publisher: | Berrett-Koehler Publishers | | Publication Date: | January 01, 2008 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1576754065 | | Package Length: | 8.4 inches | | Package Width: | 5.5 inches | | Package Height: | 0.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 93 reviews |
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0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Don't waste your money. Jul 21, 2010
I was so disappointed in this book. The author has very little original thoughts. He is basically rewriting Frankl's words and trying to gain notoriety from it. You would be way better off to just read Frankl's books.
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 Meaning in Fragile Times: A Review of Prisoners of our Thoughts Jul 10, 2010
We live in fragile times where we are bombarded with bad news from so many fronts. Americans fear unemployment, loss of their homes, and the lack of funds for retirement. They also worry about loved ones serving in a war on two fronts. It is easy to see why people are asking, "Why me?" and "Why now?"
Alex Pattakos' new edition of Prisoner's of Our Thoughts could not have been published at a better time. While not a panacea, it does provide an excellent guide to finding meaning even in these troubled times. Using Viktor Frankls' life-changing work, Pattakos provides practical advice on how to actually find meaning through our work and in our lives. He offers timely examples of how these techniques make a difference in all types of work and life situations.
We are all busy. However, I urge you to find time in your schedule to read the second edition of Prisoner's of Our Thoughts and try his suggestions. Your life will be more meaningfilled if you do.
Eileen E. Morrison, EdD, MPH, LPC
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 Good read, but save your time and just read Frankl May 17, 2010
Personally, I saw this book as a dumbed down version of Frankl that attempts to relate to a work environment and espouse the general principles of logotherapy and existentialism. Though there were some good bits of information, I'd recommend going straight to the source and reading Frankl himself.
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Important Principles, but Not So Great Writing Oct 20, 2009
Very important principles... can potentially save a person lifetime's worth of search for fullfillment.
Drawbacks are:
- mediocre writing... writes as if he's giving a lengthy fireside chat. This book can be significantly shorter.
- low on life examples
- so much reference & adoration for Frankl that I wonder if I should just skip this book and go to Frankl directly.
Nightstand Favorite Oct 03, 2009
At last, a comprehensive guide for leading not only a more meaningful life but one that is more fulfilling and that incorporates joy as well! Dr. Pattakos provides methods for letting go of nonproductive thinking habits that are not conducive to a healthy and fulfilling life. Through reflection and purposeful thinking, Dr. Pattakos shows us how we can bring about positive and powerful changes into our everyday lives. This book has become my new nightstand favorite! -- Pam Grieco, Elementary School Teacher
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