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“I will be forever changed by Edith Eger’s story.” —Oprah
A practical and inspirational guide to stopping destructive patterns and imprisoning thoughts to find freedom and joy in life—now updated to address the challenges of the pandemic and a world in crisis.
World renowned psychologist and internationally bestselling author, Edith Eger’s, powerful New York Times bestselling book The Choice told the story of her survival in the concentration camps, her escape, healing, and journey to freedom. Readers around the world wrote to tell her how The Choice moved them and inspired them to confront their own past and try to heal their pain. They asked her to write another, more prescriptive book. Eger’s second book, The Gift, expands on her message of healing and provides a hands-on guide that gently encourages readers to change the thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping them imprisoned in the past.
Eger explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself: the prison within her own mind. She describes the most pervasive imprisoning beliefs she has known—including fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and the tools she has discovered to deal with these universal challenges. These lessons are offered through riveting and inspiring stories from her life and the lives of her patients.
This new, revised edition of The Gift contains two new chapters that examine the invaluable insights and lessons Edie learned during the Covid-19 pandemic; a time she used to rediscover freedom even in lockdown and to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, including preparing and sharing meals with the ones we love. Edie includes recipes for some of her favorite dishes which have been updated and tested by her daughter Marianne Engle and explains how food can be a deep expression of love and connection.
As readers seek to find joy and some peace in these challenging times, Eger’s wisdom and heartfelt advice is as timely, and timeless, as ever and certain to resonate with Eger’s devoted readers and those who have not yet found her transformational wisdom.
Filled with empathy, insight, and humor, The Gift captures the vulnerability and common challenges we all face and provides encouragement and advice for breaking out of our personal prisons to find healing and greater joy in life.
From the Publisher
About the Author
A native of Hungary, Edith Eger was a teenager when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz.
Despite overwhelming odds, Edith survived the Holocaust and emigrated with her husband and young daughter to America where she raised a family, earned a Ph.D., and practiced psychology. She spent decades hiding from her past, struggling with flashback and survivors guilt. 35 years after World War II ended, Edith returned to Auschwitz and was finally able to heal and forgive herself. Today she maintains a busy clinical practice and helps others heal.
This book will help you… Find courage when it feels like all hope is lost Release your self-limiting beliefs Deal with grief and shame Discover how anger traps us and how to release it
12 Lessons to Save Your Life
Publisher : Scribner; Standard Edition (September 15, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1982143096
ISBN-13 : 978-1982143091
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.38 inches
Customers say
Customers find the life lessons in the book insightful, empowering, and life affirming. They describe the book as well-written, with wonderful descriptions. Readers also appreciate the great story and pacing.
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Burton –
Beautiful Book
After listening to the excellent audio version of this book, I knew I needed the hard copy. She teaches beautiful ways to overcome trauma and at the end of each chapter she has a list of questions to ask yourself.Very nice paperback with fast shipping.
Elaine Starling –
Profound Self Healing From a Master
The Gift reminds us that we always have a choice: we can focus on what is not working or on what is working by discovering our inner strength. Written with deep wisdom and compassion, the author shares profound lessons she learned from the trauma in her life and how she healed them, showing us how to heal ourselves too.
Jonathan in LA –
Great inspiration
Intense read due to the topic at hand. But i felt connected to the author.
Zoey Roosevelt –
Use Your Losses to Your Advantage
This is a memoir, how-to and just fun book on a subject that applies to all of us.Having survived the holocaust, Dr. Eger shows us how she struggled with forgiveness, being enough, and being the message of change.This is an “in-your-face” walk through so many of life’s challenges that anticipate readers’ resistances.I was impressed by her saying that when she asks all new patients, “What is something that you do too much of?” Discovering that, she tells readers is the beginning of discovering what’s broken from within our psyche.While I’m sure that I will reread this book many times, few areas that I will especially pay attention to are:Page 128, she advises a patient, “The next time he tells you you’re wrong your answer is: ‘You’re right.’ He can’t fight with that. And you’re not lying, because everybody makes mistakes; anybody could improve. Just say, ‘Yes, you’re right.'””If we deny an accusation, we’re still accepting blame.”Page 132, she asks, “Would you like to be married to you?” This is followed with five questions that holds you accountable for your part in your relationship, and especially in your relationship with yourself.Page 174 – 176, “Hope is the conviction that you survived all that you survied so that you can be a good role model. An ambassador for freedom. A person who focuses not on what you’ve lost, but on what’s still here for you, on the work you’re called to do. There’s always something to do.””Set a timer for ten minutes and make a list of as many things as you can think of that are better now than they were five years ago.”I’ve never met Dr. Eger, I live minutes from her.But reading this book, witnessing what she has overcome and the decisions that she made to overcome those challenges, I believe, on one level, we have met.Thank you, for guiding me to new questions that guide me to travel deeper into my psyche.
waterdautr –
Outstanding!
Excellent, moving, disturbing in a positive, thought-provoking way.
Tonia Henry –
Good story but a bit repetitive
I read this right after reading her first book (The Choice), and if you’ve already read that one then this one may seem a bit repetitive. I’m sure she wrote this one with the intention of reaching those who may not have read The Choice, but still, I found myself wanting more different information. Still a great book though… whereas The Choice is more of a memoir, The Gift has more practical, psychological points, so depending on what you’re looking for you may enjoy one or the other more and not need to read both.
anniemac –
Delightful
A lovely book in excellent condition delivered quickly!Grandson was thrilled.
Heather –
“The Gift” Is Truly A Gift
Who among us has been in therapy and had the therapist share their own life story in a manner meant to empathize, teach, and lift? I never have!Dr Eger’s own experiences, and stories from the experiences of her patients, are shared as examples of suffering and overcoming. It’s not done in a way that minimizes the reader’s own experiences and pain, but as lessons meant to encourage and give hope to the reader that they can survive, overcome, and find joy again in their own lives.As someone who has survived childhood trauma and abandonment, an abusive marriage, and an accident that has left me physically disabled, and severe depression, I found reasons to hope again, and encouragement that it’s possible to be happy in spite of all the suffering I’ve experienced. I learned tools to help me find my way.This isn’t a book to read once. It’s a guide that can, and should, be read over and over again as we find our way to freedom from the pain that’s held us down. It is truly a gift.* “The Choice,” also by Dr Eger, was her first book and I highly recommend it, as well. It’s her autobiography, detailing her life before, during, and after the Holocaust. She knows pain, and her survival and transformation from victim to survivor is inspiring. She’s an amazing woman from whom we can all learn much.
Caro –
A book full of insightful recommendations to become free and enjoy life. A real example of resilience, strength, courage and above all, love.
Jessie –
Many lessons to help change our perspective of « trauma » and how to live for ourselves.This was recommended to me.
MaJ –
Wonderful advice
Anna Holub –
An empowering and inspiring book
CM –
A real tresure written by an extraordinarily impressive woman.