Meaning: A Play Based on the Life of Viktor E. Frankl

Psychiatrist and neurologist, Viktor E. Frankl, was the founder of Logotherapy, the third Viennese school of psychiatry, concerned with helping people find meaning in their lives. "Meaning" is a biography in play form. Using many of his own words, the play focuses on key moments in Frankl's life: it explores his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp, his development of Logotherapy and his insights into the human condition. His book "Man's Search for Meaning" has influenced millions of people worldwide. Richly illustrated with photographs of Frankl's life and times, including both painful images of imprisonment in the camps and joyful family portraits, "Meaning" presents this extraordinary man's life in a dramatic and readable style. It will appeal to those familiar with Frankl's work, and inspire new readers to learn more about this remarkable man and his contribution to the cause of humanity. "'Meaning' brings Frankl to life in full dimension - his spirit, determination, wisdom, and integrity." - Jeffrey K. Zeig PhD, Director, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation.

"Meaning brings Frankl to life in full dimension--his spirit, determination, wisdom, and integrity."

Rubin Battino MS has a private practice in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He is an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Human Services at Wright State University, and has over twenty five years of experience as a facilitator of a support group for people who have life-challenging diseases and for caregivers. He is a Fellow of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (UK), and also a Fellow of two chemistry societies. Other publications by Rubin include: Healing Language. A Guide for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors; Howie and Ruby. Conversations 2000 - 2007; That's Right, Is it Not? A Play About the Life of Milton H. Erickson, MD. and Guided Imagery and Hypnosis in Brief Therapy and Palliative Care.

The Viennese psychiatrist and neurologist, Viktor E. Frankl, was the founder of Logotherapy, the third Viennese school of psychiatry, Freudian and Adlerian being the other two. Frankl's system of Logotherapy is concerned with helping people find meaning in their lives. He developed this system before spending several years in Nazi concentration camps, and afterwards he systematised and popularised it in many books and papers. His book Man's Search for Meaning has influenced millions of people worldwide. Through his talks, travels and writings, Frankl has had a huge impact on the lives of countless people. Written in a Brechtian style with 24 scenes, Meaning is a biographical play relating the most critical times in Frankl's life. The words of Frankl and his colleague in the play are taken almost verbatim from Frankl's own writings, making this biographical drama almost autobiographical. Well illustrated with photographs of Frankl and of relevant locations, Meaning presents this extraordinary man's life in a dramatic and readable style. It will appeal to those who know of Frankl's work, and inspire those new to his writings and life to learn much more about this remarkable man and his contributions to humanity.

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