When Life Calls Out to Us

The world knows Viktor Frankl as the Holocaust survivor whose groundbreaking classic Man's Search for Meaning has inspired millions and sold over 19 million copies worldwide. But few know the remarkable life – and extraordinary love story – behind his work. Based on more than 100 hours of personal interviews with Viktor and Elly Frankl, When Life Calls Out to Us is the only authorised biography of one of the 20 th century's most influential psychologists. Far more than the story of Frankl's survival, this intimate portrait reveals the man behind the philosophy: playful, witty, deeply devoted to his family and happiest when climbing mountains with the love of his life, Elly. Together, Viktor and Elly spent more than 50 years sharing Frankl's life-changing message that meaning, hope and responsibility can transform even the darkest moments. Beautifully written by Haddon Klingberg Jr., this moving biography offers an unforgettable portrait of an extraordinary partnership – and a new understanding of the ideas that continue to change lives around the world.