Edith Eger
Dr. Edith Eva Eger is a renowned psychologist, speaker, and author known for her inspiring work on trauma, healing, and resilience. Born in Košice, then Czechoslovakia, in 1927, Eger, a Holocaust survivor, endured the horrors of Auschwitz at the age of sixteen. This experience profoundly shaped her life and led her to dedicate herself to helping others overcome adversity.
After immigrating to the United States, she pursued education, earning a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso. She has since become a licensed clinical psychologist, maintaining a private practice and working with military veterans, abuse survivors, and individuals facing various challenges.
Eger’s bestselling memoir, “The Choice: Embrace the Possible,” chronicles her experiences during the Holocaust and her journey toward healing and forgiveness. In her writing and speaking engagements, she emphasizes the importance of choosing freedom from suffering and embracing the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most harrowing circumstances. Her work has garnered international acclaim, and she continues to inspire audiences with her message of hope and resilience.
Works
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A Holocaust survivor’s testament to resilience, illustrating how to choose freedom and healing in the face of profound trauma
For you
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A guide to personal freedom and spiritual growth from ancient Toltec wisdom
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A relationship-focused exploration of how self-awareness and evidence-based strategies can lead to deeper connections and fulfilling partnerships
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A book that unlocks peak productivity and a fulfilling life through a revolutionary early-morning routine
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An evidence-based roadmap to preventing and reversing chronic diseases through the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet
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A compelling guide to understanding the dynamics of power and influence
