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4.53 AVERAGE
4.53 AVERAGE
Bookclub book of the month - May
“Time doesn't heal. It’s what you do with the time. Healing is possible when we choose to take responsibility, when we choose to take risks, and finally, when we choose to release the wound, to let go of the past or the grief.”
I don't even know where to start my review. Somehow, I was expecting this to be a story about survival, but it ended up being so much more than that. Edith Eger is an inspiration to us all, and her book is most definitely a must-read. Her story is empowering, from her childhood in Hungary to her days in Auschwitz and being left for dead by the Germans. From her first marriage to Béla and their escape to America. Her struggle with identity and guilt and her eventual discovery that we all have a choice. The part that resonated most with me was her trip to Berchtesgaden, where she slept in Goebels bed and climbed up to what was left of the Eagle's Nest to forgive Hitler; a man she never even knew personally but who was responsible for her loss and pain. It was so empowering; she took back control, she chose to be in control.
“To be passive is to let others decide for you. To be aggressive is to decide for others. To be assertive is to decide for yourself. And to trust that there is enough, that you are enough.”
I think this was one of the best books I've read all year and I highly recommend this to everyone.
“Time doesn't heal. It’s what you do with the time. Healing is possible when we choose to take responsibility, when we choose to take risks, and finally, when we choose to release the wound, to let go of the past or the grief.”
I don't even know where to start my review. Somehow, I was expecting this to be a story about survival, but it ended up being so much more than that. Edith Eger is an inspiration to us all, and her book is most definitely a must-read. Her story is empowering, from her childhood in Hungary to her days in Auschwitz and being left for dead by the Germans. From her first marriage to Béla and their escape to America. Her struggle with identity and guilt and her eventual discovery that we all have a choice. The part that resonated most with me was her trip to Berchtesgaden, where she slept in Goebels bed and climbed up to what was left of the Eagle's Nest to forgive Hitler; a man she never even knew personally but who was responsible for her loss and pain. It was so empowering; she took back control, she chose to be in control.
“To be passive is to let others decide for you. To be aggressive is to decide for others. To be assertive is to decide for yourself. And to trust that there is enough, that you are enough.”
I think this was one of the best books I've read all year and I highly recommend this to everyone.
Me encantó el libro. Conocer la historia de una superviviente del holocausto y cómo logró salir adelante es impresionante.
If you read one book this year, make it this. This puts all my other 5 star books to shame. It is without a doubt, the best memoir I have read to date. Edith's writing is incredible. She describes emotions and observations in a way that is so visceral that I audibly gasped out loud. One of the most incredible parts of her narrative, however, was not actually her time at Auschwitz but the person she became (allowed herself to be) after becoming free. I am in absolute awe of her. What an incredible role model and human. Please, please, add this to your list.
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.5
WARNING: This book refers to both Israel and zionism. Not in favor or against, just as part of the anecdote and it's barely mentioned. Anyway, I know there's people who prefer to avoid these topics, so that's my advise about it.
Now, I really liked this book. Ignoring the things I said in the warning, the book is interesting, hearbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Also, I don't know if I just have bad luck, because all the "self-improvment" books I've read until now were shitty, but this one is actually helpful.
WARNING: This book refers to both Israel and zionism. Not in favor or against, just as part of the anecdote and it's barely mentioned. Anyway, I know there's people who prefer to avoid these topics, so that's my advise about it.
Now, I really liked this book. Ignoring the things I said in the warning, the book is interesting, hearbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Also, I don't know if I just have bad luck, because all the "self-improvment" books I've read until now were shitty, but this one is actually helpful.
This was both a really moving and meaningful book. I really enjoyed how the author walks us through her own story as well as stories from her experience as a psychologist. The book is both realistic without being overly dramatic, focusing on the challenges of healing from trauma.
This is a great walk through challenges of mental health, resilience, traumatic experiences and healing with a positive take on healing and taking actions towards it.
This is a great walk through challenges of mental health, resilience, traumatic experiences and healing with a positive take on healing and taking actions towards it.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced