This book is a short story based on logotherapy about a man who lives a lonely life and whose sole focus in life is to be successful and rich. We follow that man through out his journey of discovering the true meaning of life and watch him transform his life to the better. The story captures perfectly the sad truth of many people's lives today, where social media and the race for success take over their lives. The story also shows the other side of that, a life with true meaning and purpose, and how easy it is to better ones life with only a change of thinking and a change of attitude.
This is a short story, that I read in one sitting, but it leaves a lasting impact and gives inspiration and something to think about and consider regarding ones own life. Definitely a must read for people who are feeling lost or lonely in life.
(review posted on Amazon)

Jonathan was raised with his mother's love and stories and then little else. His mother was forced to give him up and Jonathan was raised in a group home where he became friends with another boy.

Jonathan grew up to be a lawyer and concentrated on getting ahead and ensuring that he had all those luxuries that escaped his grasp as a child. His friend's life took another path and it took a broken watch in bring Jonathan's life back into focus.

This novella is only 76 pages. Take the time to read it. I'm glad that I did.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Raphael Kleinmann for approving my request to read the advance read copy of The Man Who Lost Track of Time in exchange for an honest review.

"Work, money, sex, and power. That was all that mattered".

The Man Who Lost Track of Time is about Jonathan and his quest to find happiness and the true meaning of life. The chapters begin in his early childhood and build up to his current adult life at the age of fifty. Jonathan is introduced as an incredibly successful lawyer in New York about to receive his fifth 'Top Attorney' award, which will go on the highly decorated wall of his career achievements to date.

Hard-hitting, thought-provoking and emotional, this book had it all. From the very start you can feel Jonathan’s loneliness and struggles with the world. His reliance on his own imagination, combined with the stories he was told by his mother as a young boy, shaped him to the driven, hard-working, over-achiever he is now.

I enjoyed the character development throughout the book, and the earlier chapters gave a good insight into his early life and the circumstances that led him to the present. His friendship with Michael was heart-warming, and I got a little emotional that Michael carried the stories Jonathon told him throughout his life and even shared them with his daughter. This was a true reminder that showing kindness to people doesn’t go unnoticed and it can make a real difference in their lives.

This is one of the most powerful books I’ve read. I’d highly recommend it to anyone, particularly someone who feels a little overwhelmed with adulthood and the demands that life brings. Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in the world of commuting and working and forget the value of things in life that truly make us happy. This book has given me a different perspective on the important things around me. I will be reading more about Logotherapy and how beneficial it can be.