Edith Eger Book order

Set against the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz, Dr. Edith Eger's narrative reveals how she transformed her suffering into a powerful tool for survival and healing. Emphasizing that the most confining prison is often within our minds, she offers a hands-on guide to overcoming limiting beliefs and destructive behaviors. Drawing from her experiences as both a Holocaust survivor and a therapist, Eger provides empowering life lessons aimed at fostering personal freedom and resilience, encouraging readers to tap into their inner strength.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, the story follows sixteen-year-old ballerina Edith, who is sent to Auschwitz and faces unspeakable horrors. Her resilience is tested as she navigates the brutal realities of camp life. Ultimately, she is liberated in a shocking moment, found among the dead, clinging to life. This poignant tale explores themes of survival, the human spirit, and the impact of trauma.

The prison is in your mind. The key is in your pocket. 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. Celebrated therapist and Holocaust survivor, 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 her empowering lessons help you to see your darkest moments as your greatest teachers and find freedom through the strength that lies within.

"In 1944, sixteen-year-old Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. There she endured unimaginable experiences, including being made to dance for the infamous Josef Mengele. Over the coming months, Edith's bravery helped her sister to survive, and led to her bunkmates rescuing her during a death march. When their camp was finally liberated, Edith was pulled from a pile of bodies, barely alive." -- back cover