A Psychobiography of Viktor E. Frankl : Using Adversity for Life Transformation

This book is a psychobiography on the life of Viktor Frankl and a unique exploration of his life from a positive psychology perspective. It uses Paul Wongs theory of positive psychology wave 2 (PP2.0) and explores the concepts of meaning and virtue throughout Frankls life span. The authors define virtue in terms of appreciation of beauty, gratitude, hope, humour and spirituality, and define meaning based on Paul Wongs PURE model. They apply Irving Alexanders primary indicators of psychological salience and W.T. Schultzs prototypical scenes to analyse Frankls important life events.

This psychobiography presents an original contribution to theory on three levels: advancing the literature in psychobiography, developing the field of PP2.0, and providing new insights into Frankls life. It is a must for psychographers, positive psychologists and people interested in Frankls life and theoretical contributions.