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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.

12 inspiring lessons on life to help you release your self-limiting beliefs and embrace your potential - from the celebrated therapist, Holocaust survivor and author of the award-winning international bestseller, The Choice. 
 
'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 
 
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Each moment in Auschwitz was hell on earth. It was also my best classroom. Subjected to loss, torture, starvation and the constant threat of death, I discovered tools for survival and freedom that I continue to use every day. 
 
In her darkest moments, celebrated therapist and Holocaust survivor Dr Edith Eger discovered that the most damaging prison was the one in her mind. 
 
She realized that, in the end, it's not what happens to us that matters most - it's what we choose to do with it. We all face suffering - sadness, loss, despair, fear, anxiety, failure. But we also have a choice; to give in and give up in the face of trauma or difficulties, or to live every moment as a gift. 
 
In this empowering book, Dr Edith Eger, provides a hands-on guide that gently encourages us to change the imprisoning thoughts and destructive behaviours that may be holding us back. Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book will help you:<ul><li>Find courage when it feels like all hope is lost</li><li>Release your self-limiting beliefs</li><li>Deal with grief and shame</li><li>Discover how anger traps us and how to release it</li></ul> 
From a truly inspiring voice, these lessons will help you to see your darkest moments as your greatest teachers, and find freedom through the strength that lies within. 
 
Praise for Edith Eger and The Gift: 
 
'I will be forever changed by Dr Eger's story' Oprah, TV presenter and bestselling author of Build the Life You Want 
 
‘One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end … a gift to humanity’ Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 
 
‘Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it’ Bill Gates 
 
‘Edith’s strength and courage are remarkable… Her life and work are an incredible example of forgiveness, resilience and generosity.’ Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling author of Lean In 
 
'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

A dramatic retelling of The Choice

The Ballerina of Auschwitz

The unforgettable true story of survival and hope from the celebrated therapist and Holocaust survivor – now rewritten for readers of all ages and with 30% new material from Edith's teenage years. 
 
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Edith Eger captivated millions with her incredible tale of survival and strength in her award-winning bestseller, The Choice. 
 
Now, in The Ballerina of Auschwitz, Edith revisits her wartime experiences in a deeply personal retelling, through the eyes and emotions of her teenage self before, during, and after Auschwitz. 
 
Through this reworking of her poignant narrative, Edith brings readers of all ages into the heart of her experiences, offering a compelling message of hope and resilience that will ensure her story is never forgotten. 
 
The Ballerina of Auschwitz is an unforgettable memoir and profoundly moving true story, showing that hope can flower in the most unlikely places. 
 
Praise for Edith Eger: 
 
'I will be forever changed by Dr Eger's story' Oprah, TV presenter and bestselling author of Build the Life You Want 
 
‘One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end … a gift to humanity’ Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 
 
‘Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it’ Bill Gates 
 
‘Edith’s strength and courage are remarkable… Her life and work are 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 
 
'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

Edith Eger

THE AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 
 
Even in hell, hope can flower 
 
'I'll be forever changed by her story' - Oprah Winfrey 
 
'Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it' - Bill Gates 
 
'One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end' - Desmond Tutu 
 
'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 imagine a more important message for modern times. Eger's book is a triumph' - The New York Times 
 
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 Josef Mengele. When the camp is finally liberated, she is pulled from a pile of bodies, barely alive. 
 
The horrors of the Holocaust didn't break Edith. In fact, they helped her learn to live again with a life-affirming strength and a truly remarkable resilience. 
 
The Choice is her unforgettable story. It shows that hope can flower in the most unlikely places.

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