The Gift: A survivor’s journey to freedom

Paperback Published on: 19/08/2021
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Synopsis

12 inspiring lessons on life to help you release your self-limiting beliefs and embrace your potential - from the celebrated therapist, Holocaust survivor and author of the award-winning international bestseller, The Choice.

'A beautiful, life-changing manifesto' Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to Lead

'An essential read for tough times' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Happy Mind, Happy Life

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Each moment in Auschwitz was hell on earth. It was also my best classroom. Subjected to loss, torture, starvation and the constant threat of death, I discovered tools for survival and freedom that I continue to use every day.

In her darkest moments, celebrated therapist and Holocaust survivor Dr Edith Eger discovered that the most damaging prison was the one in her mind.

She realized that, 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.

In this empowering book, 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, 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

From a truly inspiring voice, these lessons will help you to see your darkest moments as your greatest teachers, and find freedom through the strength that lies within.

Praise for Edith Eger and The Gift:

'I will be forever changed by Dr Eger's story' Oprah, TV presenter and bestselling author of Build the Life You Want

‘One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end … a gift to humanity’ Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

‘Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it’ Bill Gates

‘Edith’s strength and courage are remarkable… Her life and work are an incredible example of forgiveness, resilience and generosity.’ Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling author of Lean In

'Her story is a testament to our true human potential. She's a gift' Nicole LePera, bestselling author of How to Do The Work

'Wise and provocative' The Daily Mail

‘This woman will change your life ... The Giftshould be required reading for all humans’ Marie Forleo, bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable

'A beautiful, life-changing manifesto' Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to Lead

'An essential read for tough times' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Happy Mind, Happy Life

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Ebury Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781846046285
  • Number of pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 197 x 127 x 18 mm
  • Weight: 180g
  • Languages: English

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The Gift
A great book by an amazing woman.
A truly amazing woman, after all her suffering at Auschwitz, she not only overcame and survived, she went on to study psychology and had helped other peop... READ MORE
Julie G
The Gift
A Book Everyone Should Read
Edith Eger brings her own life experiences as a survivor of Auschwitz. We get some great tips in this intriguing story. It's full of wisdom and compassion... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Gift
A superb read
I had heard a few people talking about this book and my curiosity was growing and I knew I had to read it. Well I am so glad that I did. This was such a ... READ MORE
Fiona Tolan
The Gift
Friendship, loyalty, dispute
A very powerful and inspiring book. Giving useful anecdotes to the narrative of how we are victims of out thoughts. Highlights ways we can help to change o... READ MORE
Helen Wilkinson
The Gift
I didn’t enjoy this one
After reading the inspirational The Choice by Edith Eger I had high hopes for her latest book The Gift, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectat... READ MORE
Michelle  Heal
The Gift
Inspiring
This is the author‘s follow-up to The Choice, which described her time as a teenager in Auschwitz. Now in her 90s, the author is a psychologist and she des... READ MORE
HelenT
The Gift
Essential reading
Having read and enjoyed The Choice, Edith Eger's previous book, I was keen to read this one and was not disappointed. In The Gift, Edith movingly shares he... READ MORE
bookwormbadger
The Gift
Very positive
The Gift by Edith Eger is a self help book from a woman who survived Auschwitz, and later in life became a therapist as she realised that she had been runn... READ MORE
Pam Ritchie
The Gift
Helpful, informative
A very powerful and inspiring book. Giving useful anecdotes to the narrative of how we are victims of out thoughts. Highlights ways we can help to change o... READ MORE
Helen Wilkinson
The Gift
An Inspiring Read
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... READ MORE
ESTHER PEACOCK
The Gift
Read it !
A great book with lots of good advice. I now want to read Edith's previous book. Definitely recommended
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