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4.53 AVERAGE
One of the best books I've ever read.
It was heartbreaking. It was overwhelming. So emotionally. It was gut-wrenching.
Everything was so hars, so raw.
It made me cry. It made me sob.
It was so well written, that I couldn't stop reading. I kept wanting to know how everything fell into place.
Narratives like this show, that not matter what, hope is the last thing we lose. That even in the worst scenario, hope is what keeps us going. And that no matter what, we are the only ones who can define and shape who we are.
It was heartbreaking. It was overwhelming. So emotionally. It was gut-wrenching.
Everything was so hars, so raw.
It made me cry. It made me sob.
It was so well written, that I couldn't stop reading. I kept wanting to know how everything fell into place.
Narratives like this show, that not matter what, hope is the last thing we lose. That even in the worst scenario, hope is what keeps us going. And that no matter what, we are the only ones who can define and shape who we are.
Wow! Dr. Eger survived Auschwitz. This is her story of forgiveness and healing. She became a psychologist and has helped others find healing as well. This book explores trauma- and how it DOES NOT define you. It’s about choices we make. Highly recommend.
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This is by far -- without a doubt -- the best memoir I've ever read! Not only is the overall story of survival beyond my comprehension, the healing part of the story is powerful. This book is life-changing and something I will never forget. Dr. Eger's story is a must-read for anyone who has struggled in life (so all of us!). Her story of survival and strength will inspire you and give you a new perspective on life. Highly HIGHLY recommend. Can't wait to discuss in book club!
Not my usual fare, but thoughtful and well written. Kept my attention all the way through
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“…the worst moments in our lives, the moments that set spinning with ugly desires, that threaten to unglue us with the sheer impossibility of the pain we must endure, are in fact the moments that bring us to understand our worth. It’s as if we become aware of ourselves as bridge between all that’s been and all that will be. We become aware of all we’ve recieved and what we can choose — or choose not — to perpetuate. It’s like vertigo, thrilling and terrifying, the past and future surrounding us like a vast but traversable canyon. Small as we are in the big scheme of universe and time, each of us is a little mechanism that keeps the whole wheel spinning. And what will we power with the wheel of our own life? Will we keep pushing the same piston of loss and regret? Will we reengage and reenact all the hurts from the past? Will we abondon the people we love as a consequence of our own abondonment? Will we make our children pick up the tab for our losses? Or will we take the best of what we know and let a new crop flourish from the field of life?”
"To forgive is to grieve - for what happened, for what didn't happen- and to give up the need for a different past". One of the best books I’ve ever read. So truthful and inspiring. One of those books you can’t let go. The story and how it is written make every minute of reading worthwhile. Dr. Eger has given us a precious gift by sharing her story, her learnings, her grief, her life. Forever grateful.
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