The Choice: A True Story of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Hope
Sep 2017 · Random House
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The extraordinary true story of survival, hope and empowerment from a Holocaust survivor.
THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
‘Edith’s strength and courage are remarkable in this memoir...an incredible example of forgiveness, resilience and generosity.’ - Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling author of Lean In
‘I can't imagine a more important message for modern times. Eger's book is a triumph’- The New York Times
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Even in hell, hope can flower.
In 1944, sixteen-year-old ballerina Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz.
Separated from her parents on arrival, she endures unimaginable experiences, including being made to dance for the infamous Nazi, Josef Mengele. When the camp is finally liberated, she is pulled from a pile of bodies, barely alive.
The trauma of the Holocaust did not break Edith Eger. Instead, it became the foundation of an extraordinary life defined by resilience, compassion and choice. Emigrating to the United States, she trained as a psychologist and went on to help countless patients, including survivors of abuse and soldiers suffering from PTSD.
The Choice is Edith Eger’s unforgettable memoir. A profoundly moving true story, it shows that hope can flower in the most unlikely places.
Praise for Edith Eger and The Choice:
‘I'll be forever changed by her story’ - Oprah Winfrey
‘One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end ...The Choice is a gift to humanity’ - Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
‘Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it’ - Bill Gates
‘A masterpiece of holocaust literature. Her memoir, like her life, is extraordinary, harrowing and inspiring in equal measure’ - The Times Literary Supplement
‘I can’t describe to you how powerful this book is ... I barely have words.’ - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of Rachel’s Holiday
'Her story is a testament to our true human potential. She's a gift' Nicole LePera, bestselling author of How to Do The Work
'Wise and provocative' The Daily Mail
‘This woman will change your life ... The Gift should be required reading for all humans’ Marie Forleo, bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable
'A beautiful, life-changing manifesto' Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to Lead
'An essential read for tough times' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Happy Mind, Happy Life
THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
‘Edith’s strength and courage are remarkable in this memoir...an incredible example of forgiveness, resilience and generosity.’ - Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling author of Lean In
‘I can't imagine a more important message for modern times. Eger's book is a triumph’- The New York Times
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Even in hell, hope can flower.
In 1944, sixteen-year-old ballerina Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz.
Separated from her parents on arrival, she endures unimaginable experiences, including being made to dance for the infamous Nazi, Josef Mengele. When the camp is finally liberated, she is pulled from a pile of bodies, barely alive.
The trauma of the Holocaust did not break Edith Eger. Instead, it became the foundation of an extraordinary life defined by resilience, compassion and choice. Emigrating to the United States, she trained as a psychologist and went on to help countless patients, including survivors of abuse and soldiers suffering from PTSD.
The Choice is Edith Eger’s unforgettable memoir. A profoundly moving true story, it shows that hope can flower in the most unlikely places.
Praise for Edith Eger and The Choice:
‘I'll be forever changed by her story’ - Oprah Winfrey
‘One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end ...The Choice is a gift to humanity’ - Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
‘Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it’ - Bill Gates
‘A masterpiece of holocaust literature. Her memoir, like her life, is extraordinary, harrowing and inspiring in equal measure’ - The Times Literary Supplement
‘I can’t describe to you how powerful this book is ... I barely have words.’ - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of Rachel’s Holiday
'Her story is a testament to our true human potential. She's a gift' Nicole LePera, bestselling author of How to Do The Work
'Wise and provocative' The Daily Mail
‘This woman will change your life ... The Gift should be required reading for all humans’ Marie Forleo, bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable
'A beautiful, life-changing manifesto' Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to Lead
'An essential read for tough times' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Happy Mind, Happy Life
The extraordinary true story of survival, hope and empowerment from a Holocaust survivor.
THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
‘Edith’s strength and courage are remarkable in this memoir...an incredible example of forgiveness, resilience and generosity.’ - Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling aut...
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Graham Day
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January 4, 2019
The tale of the hardship endured by Edith and her Hungarian Jewish family. The family is torn apart once they arrived by train at Auschwitz-Birkenau with a selection process by the German Schutzstaffel SS Officer (Physician) Dr.Josef Mengele. Edith nearly died after enduring Auschwitz, the death walk, and other camps, before being saved by US soldiers. Edith goes on to tell of her struggles with normal life, having flash backs to her captivity.
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September 30, 2019
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Paula Chamberlain
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September 20, 2019
I was given an extract from this book by my therapist and I just had to read it all! Such a powerful book, Edith is a strong and wise lady who has led an incredible life and has used her pain and suffering to help so many people heal from their own pain and suffering through her work and now through this book! Thank you so much Edith for having the strength to tell your story
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About the author
Dr Edith Eger (1927–2026) was a Hungarian-born psychologist, Holocaust survivor and international bestselling author of The Choice and The Gift. Born in Hungary, Edith was a teenager when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz in the Second World War. Despite overwhelming odds, Edith survived the Holocaust and moved with her husband to the United States. She went on to graduate with a PhD from the University of Texas and became a pioneering clinician in trauma and post-traumatic stress, spending decades helping others confront suffering and reclaim agency in their lives.
Dr Edith Eger (1927–2026) was a Hungarian-born psychologist, Holocaust survivor and international bestselling author of The Choice and The Gift. Born in Hungary, Edith was a teenager when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz in the Second World War. Despite overwhelming odds, Edith survived ...
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