Experiences In A Concentration Camp Summary

In the book man searches for meaning part one “Experiences in a Concentration Camp” basically tries to explain the experience of the author in the various concentration camps. In the book, the author Frankl makes observations about the camp that is the three main phases a prisoner experiences each of which has its own symptoms. The first phase is the admission into the camp where it is categorized by the shock. The second phase is when the prisoners are fortified in the camp life, here they become detached and the last phase is that of the prisoners’ liberation and their release. I summary, Frankl describes what and how he managed to maintain his belief in life’s meaning throughout his prison life.
Attitude being the only thing that cannot be taken away from a person is one of the outstanding facts that caught my attention. The author was able to observe in the concentration camps how suffering knew no bounds It was due to the seemingly never ending hardships that most of the prisoners died because they had
According to Frankl it is possible to get used to any change taking into consideration how strong we are. Frankl had to endure a lot not only physically but also psychological suffering. From his first day of admission where they were being shaved and stripped off their own clothing’s to not having any idea what had become of his family are but a few of the sufferings he had to the endure. It was not that he had experienced this kind of tortured before being admitted in the concentration camp but neither did he throw the towel. He didn’t lose hope but instead he was able to find meaning in life. This was a clear indication that the impossible is possible. It is indeed possible for any human being to adapt because they have the power to face any changes and endure just about anything that life throws in their