The Gift

12 Lessons to Save Your Life

By: Edith Eger, Esmé Schwall Weigand - contributor

Narrated by: Tovah Feldshuh

Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Critic reviews

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

Insperationable

Enjoyed every moment. She is such and inspiration. I Could have listen for another 10 hours.

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Dr Edith - what do I say I’m too overwhelmed after this journey with her. The finale at the Anne Frank house made me weep too. Just how beautiful life can be despite all odds is what I learnt, reaffirmed rather.
It’s not easy to nurture of hope when one almost died at the Auschwitz and here Dr Edith talks of hope from various dimensions. It’s a book worth a few repeats.

Must read! Truly just what I needed!

Beautifully written, Just what I needed while going through a storm in my life. Will be reading it over and over again. Thank you Dr Eger for this gift.

Truly a gift in my life

Many many books claim to be life-changing. The Gift truly is. Thank you, Dr Eger, for sharing your wisdom. And being an agent of change to so many. Eloquent writing and beautifully narrated. Dr Eger’s gifts of wisdom and love will stay with me forever.

Thanks for sharing your gift with the world!

This book stirs up a whirlwind of emotions. But the lessons shared from these stories is riveting and food for thought. This narration was one of the best on audible so far.

Worst I have read

Hollow and unauthentic. Repetitive stories and non coherent. No solid ideas. Just a string of quotes.