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The Choice

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

'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' DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Edith Eger was a gymnast and ballerina when she was sent to Auschwitz at the age of sixteen. There, she was made to dance for the infamous Josef Mengele. Her heroic actions helped her sister to survive, and her bunkmates to save her life, during a death march, after which she was found in a pile of bodies, barely alive. She recovered and moved to America, going on to become an eminent psychologist, and giving the keynote address at Viktor Frankl's 90th birthday party.

Like Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, Dr Edith Eger's important book, The Choice, could change your life. Eger shares stories of the Holocaust and the experiences of her clients , who range from survivors of abuse to soldiers suffering from PTSD. She explains how many of us live within a mind that has become a prison and shows how freedom becomes possible once we confront our suffering. Warm, wise and compassionate, The Choice offers profound insights into the nature of human suffering, and our capacity to heal.

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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
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This is the book that I would want my kids to read at some point in their lives. Edith is an incredible woman and guide. I highly recommend reading The Choice.

Incredible

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fantastic story of heartache and struggles. learned a lot. gives you an appreciation of forgiveness

Great book

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highly recommend for anyone suffering, healing and wanting to help understand more. thoughroughly enjoyed it

spoke to my soul. helped me see healing in a new .

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Really enjoyed the book and learnt so much about prisoners of war and what happened

A great read

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I really enjoyed this book an inspirational and informative book for those who are stuck what strong willed girls they were

Inspiring Book

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