Embrace the Possible: Insights from Dr. Edith Eva Eger's The Choice

baltbuyer: I loved this book. The fact that the 90 year old survivor wrote the book makes you feel that this is a worthy story

United States on Jan 08, 2024

Gaurav Juneja: The book is poignantly written, reminding the reader that for when life throws him/her challenges, instead of self-pity and considering oneself a victim, he/she retains the freedom of thought and action to respond to the circumstances. The book reminds the reader convincingly that he/she has the power of choice to be happy rather than have external events or people control how he/she feels. I only wish the author had edited the section discussing her personal journey to be shorter, as it felt too autobiographical at some point.

United States on Jan 02, 2024

Addison Thomas: I read this book before I bought it and loved it so much that I bought it so I could read it again and have my kids read it. The author teaches us how to find joy in hard times. I loved her voice and her perspective.

United States on Jan 02, 2024

Theodore: The headline says all you need to know!

United Kingdom on Dec 20, 2023

judy: I usually don't read Holocaust books. This book is different from the others. It is such an important book to read and discuss that I after I read it, I ordered two more for friends of mine. Please take the time to read this book. Share it with your friends. The world should never forget and it should never happen again!

United States on Dec 11, 2023

Annemieke: Impressive recital and reflexion on the authors experiences in WW2. Very honest and in the end, optimistic. Great read and lots of food for thought

Germany on Nov 20, 2023

Amazon Customer: This is an amazing book! Very inspiring of a human's soul.

Canada on Nov 16, 2023

Laurie Kelley: “The Choice” by Dr. Edith Eger was recommended to me by a friend going through cancer, and it really helped her. I found this book easy to read, captivating for the most part, and well written. Eger draws conclusions for how to live life fully, in gratitude with strength, resolve and goals after her horrifying experiences in the Holocaust. Her message too is that we don’t need a Holocaust to be able to be heroes, to make a difference, to help others, to learn how to be happy, and to grow.

From the preface, it’s a “...universal message of hope and possibility to all who are trying to free themselves from pain and suffering. Whether imprisoned by bad marriages, destructive families, or jobs they hate, or imprisoned within the barbed wire of self-limiting beliefs that trap them in their own minds.” And from Eger: “Suffering is universal. But victimhood is optional.” Wise words for the rampant victimization (of race, gender, politics) that we impose on ourselves in today’s America.

Her story is indeed incredible; even after I have read so many stories of the Holocaust, including the excellent “Man’s Search for Meaning” and “The Hiding Place,”...

United States on Jun 04, 2023

Mariano Lara: Uno de los mejores libros que he leido sobre sentido de Vida y sobrevivientes de trauma. Edith Eger nos lleva a revivir sus momentos más dolorosos y significativos en su Vida, mostrando sin temor su parte humana y vulnerable. Al mismo tiempo, las experiencias que comparte al trabajar como psicóloga clínica con sobrevivientes de trauma me enseñó a entender la importancia de la compasión, la aceptación y el acompañamiento. Definitivamente, un libro rico en sabiduría para terapeutas, sobrevivientes y personas que necesiten saber la historia real de una mujer que supo sanar las heridas de su pasado para vivir un presente enriquecedor.

Mexico on Mar 15, 2023

Taciana Ribeiro Souto: Really enjoyed thia book

Brazil on Sep 30, 2021