The Man Who Lost Track of Time
A Transformational Short Story on Time, Purpose, and What Really Matters
by Raphael Kleinmann
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Pub Date Apr 23 2025 | Archive Date Nov 15 2025
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Description
What happens when you finally have everything you ever wanted, but you've never felt worse? This thought-provoking, philosophical novella follows successful lawyer Jonathan as he searches for meaning beyond ambition.
Jonathan spent his childhood deprived of food, attention, and love. Decades later, he is now a wealthy, award-winning lawyer with every material comfort money can buy. By all accounts, he has "won" at life.
So, why is he so deeply unhappy?
When a long-lost childhood friend gives him a mysterious gift—a broken pocket watch—Jonathan is compelled to confront what the true measure of time should be and what is truly important in life.
Guided by the profound insights of Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, The Man Who Lost Track of Time is a tender and transformational short story about rediscovering purpose, embracing our inner leadership, and recognizing the impact we have on others—often in the smallest, most human moments.
Fans of The Alchemist and The Time Keeper will love this soulful, modern fable about time, healing, and the courage to lead a life of meaning.
Advance Praise
What is success? What is suffering? Raphael Kleinmann challenges the reader to answer this question through a different lens. Written from the unique perspective of a main character who seems to exemplify success as defined by modern standards, the reader is challenged to determine if there is more demanded from life. Based on the work on Dr. Viktor Frankl, the question is turned on its head in that life is asking of us what is to be done. What is the meaning of life? In examining the life of the main character, the reader is left with the experience of examining his/her life to define success.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798989466023 |
| PRICE | $15.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 76 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1759968
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)
