Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a book you read that changed the way you think

You know, one book that really

me is Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl. To give you a quick overview, it’s a memoir and psychological exploration where Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, describes his experiences in Nazi concentration camps and develops his theory of logotherapy, which says that finding purpose is key to human resilience. I read it in early 2024, during a quiet winter break in Hanoi when I was my own direction in life.

Now, how did it change my way of thinking? Honestly, it was like

that , you know? Before reading it, I often chasing short-term goals or stressing over things I couldn’t control, like grades or what others thought of me. Frankl’s stories of finding meaning in the darkest moments—like cherishing a or helping a fellow prisoner—made me realize that purpose isn’t about grand achievements but about the small choices we make every day. I started asking myself, “What matters to me, even when things get tough?” and it pushed me to focus on relationships and personal growth over just ticking boxes. His idea that we can’t always choose our circumstances but can choose our attitude was ; it gave me this , like I could by finding something worth . Reading it felt like gaining a new lens to see challenges as opportunities to grow, and I still carry that mindset when things feel overwhelming.

That’s my story about it. Thanks for listening!