You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
lillian_bailey 's review for:
The Choice: Escape Your Past and Embrace the Possible
by Edith Eva Eger
5 stars
Survivors don’t have time to ask, “Why me?” For survivors, the only relevant question is, “What now?”
if we are to evolve instead of revolve, it’s time to take action now.
As long as you live, there’s the risk that you might suffer more. There’s also the opportunity to find a way to suffer less, to choose happiness, which requires taking responsibility for yourself.
a beautiful, tragic memior
not really sure how to review non fiction soooo I'll keep this short
i never read non fiction, so im surprised by how much i loved this.
edith is a great role model!! she doesnt let her past define her, but instead, uses it to grow stronger, and help others. the fact that this is a true story is so sad. it opened my eyes to what holocaust was really like, rather than what fictional novels say. i didnt realize there was a ya version until i finished this, though. its called [b:The Ballerina of Auschwitz: Young Adult Edition of The Choice|207293831|The Ballerina of Auschwitz Young Adult Edition of The Choice|Edith Eger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1717183661l/207293831._SX50_.jpg|213364349].
definetly a must read for everyone!!
Survivors don’t have time to ask, “Why me?” For survivors, the only relevant question is, “What now?”
if we are to evolve instead of revolve, it’s time to take action now.
As long as you live, there’s the risk that you might suffer more. There’s also the opportunity to find a way to suffer less, to choose happiness, which requires taking responsibility for yourself.
a beautiful, tragic memior
not really sure how to review non fiction soooo I'll keep this short
i never read non fiction, so im surprised by how much i loved this.
edith is a great role model!! she doesnt let her past define her, but instead, uses it to grow stronger, and help others. the fact that this is a true story is so sad. it opened my eyes to what holocaust was really like, rather than what fictional novels say. i didnt realize there was a ya version until i finished this, though. its called [b:The Ballerina of Auschwitz: Young Adult Edition of The Choice|207293831|The Ballerina of Auschwitz Young Adult Edition of The Choice|Edith Eger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1717183661l/207293831._SX50_.jpg|213364349].
definetly a must read for everyone!!