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The Gift

12 Lessons to Save Your Life

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The Gift

By: Edith Eger, Esmé Schwall Weigand - contributor
Narrated by: Tovah Feldshuh
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Brought to you by Penguin.

This practical and inspirational guide to healing from the best-selling author of The Choice shows us how to release your self-limiting beliefs and embrace your potential.

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.

©2020 Edith Eger (P)2020 Penguin Audio 20th Century Career Success Military Modern Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success Inspiring War Holocaust

Critic Reviews

"I will be forever changed by Dr Eger's story." (Oprah)

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So glad this amazing woman exists. Recommend reading The Choice first :) Performance was beautiful.

More than a once off listen

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I found the audiobook inspired and moving by Edith’s experiences, insights, and wisdom.

I have used the book and its practical knowledge to enhance my life and relationships.

Thank you Dr. Edith Eger for this wonderful “Gift”.

Amazingly awesome and raw honestly!

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I liked the case references entwined in the narrative and the personal experiences of the author. She is real honest and trustworthy.
I want to remember her words and make my choices in this life for myself and my family.

Woman of strength indeed

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I loved this audiobook. The audio reader’s passion comes across throughout the book. The story is a challenging listen, had me squirming in my seat as I felt the connection and truth from my own life. I’ll be listening to these chapters over again to practice and grow from the insights. Thank you Edith!!!

Insightful and challenging

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Dr. Eger has a fabulous way of combining tough life experiences with valuable life lessons. Thank you.

very inspiring

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So very valuable, I have learnt so much, thankyou Edith. Read back to back with your first book and they were both life changing. Thankyou too for the history lesson to pass on to my children, may we never repeat the same horror.

So very valuable.

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I absolutely loved this book! Edith Eger is such an amazing woman with the most incredible story. Her writing is powerful and funny, I cried and laughed so many times. Tova the reader was really fantastic, and made this audible really special.

So touching and beautiful

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Fantastic book. Engaging and easy to listen to. A reminder or convincer, depending where you are in life, that inner power to change your reality exists within us all.

Brilliant!

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I will definitely be re-listening this audiobook. Planning on buying a hard copy too. It was just life changing!

Life changing!!!

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really helped me with a new perspective on life 💕 and those who are struggling.

greatful for this gift ,very inspiring stories

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