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The Choice

A True Story of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Hope

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The Choice

Written by: Edith Eger
Narrated by: Tovah Feldshuh
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Choice by Edith Eger, read by Tovah Feldshuh with an introduction by the author.

The extraordinary true story of survival, hope and empowerment from a Holocaust survivor.

THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

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.

‘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

‘I'll be forever changed by her story’ - Oprah Winfrey

© Edith Eger 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017

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Critic Reviews

I can’t imagine a more important message for modern times. Eger’s book is a triumph, and should be read by all who care about both their inner freedom and the future of humanity
Extraordinary….will stick with you long after you read it (Bill Gates)
The Choice is a gift to humanity. One of those rare and eternal stories that you don't want to end and that leaves you forever changed. Dr. Eger's life reveals our capacity to transcend even the greatest of horrors and to use that suffering for the benefit of others. She has found true freedom and forgiveness and shows us how we can as well
A masterpiece of holocaust literature. Her memoir, like her life, is extraordinary, harrowing and inspiring in equal measure
Eger's remarkable spirit shines through in every word
Edith’s strength and courage are remarkable in this memoir as she draws on her own unthinkable experience in Nazi concentration camps to become a therapist and help others recover from all kinds of hardship. Her life and work are an incredible example of forgiveness, resilience and generosity.
I can’t describe to you how powerful this book is … I barely have words.
There have been many heartrending Holocaust books. But few as powerful as this new memoir by a ballet dancer.
Exceptional…Eger became a friend of Viktor Frankl…and The Choice is a wonderful companion piece to his classic memoir Man’s Search for Meaning. Both books are full of hope…and leave you marvelling at the resilience of mankind
One of the most incredible [stories] I’ve ever read – and one you must read too
All stars
Most relevant
amazing presentation of tools to deal with loss and pain. journey of victory over self imposed prisons in our minds.

loved it

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This book not only covers about the survival mindset and also talk about the history of the world war and what happened in those outfits.
As Edith emphasize it is not about what has happened in your past, it is about the choice you make in your present.
A must listen/ read .
I came to know about this book after Bill Gates mentioned it in his suggestive book list.

Having some tough days in life; Listen to it

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Thoroughly enjoyed this audible book. The narrator does an excellent job of providing a window into the mind of the author.
The details of the holocaust and the feelings of the author while going through it are described so well. I could peek into the horrors of the past. The journey of the author post holocaust, her honest portrait of herself and her family and the various cases she goes through as a psychiatrist are all very interesting and remind us that everyone needs self care, empathy towards self and working on unresolved issues can lead to a better environment for everyone around us.

A tale of survival, thriving and giving back

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Eye opening and direct narration. Thought provoking ideas and great insights into living in the present.

Must Read Book

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I don't know how hard it could be for a holocaust server to live a normal life until I read this book. I can't imagine the pain and suffering of thousands of people and their family went through during world war 2. May their soul rest in peace.

author and her family

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