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The Choice: Embrace the Possible
by Edith Eva Eger
Inspiring and very moving book. The first part is about her captivity in Hitler's camps and what she had to endure. But even at this stage, she notices that she and her sister have a different way of perceiving the world. And that is basically what it all comes down to in this book. But more on that later. The hardships during the time after liberation are not as often put to paper as the concentration camp experiences. This book gives an insight in what that looked like in every day live for survivors.
But the real gem in this book is the way Dr. Eger connects her story with the learnings of positive psychology and self-compassion. And that healing is a path with obstacles. With examples from her patients' stories, it makes it easier to understand what it means. She mention there is no one-size-fits-all way to healing, but of course there are some things that everyone can work on. I was moved deeply by what she wrote and inspired me to continue on my own inner journey.
But the real gem in this book is the way Dr. Eger connects her story with the learnings of positive psychology and self-compassion. And that healing is a path with obstacles. With examples from her patients' stories, it makes it easier to understand what it means. She mention there is no one-size-fits-all way to healing, but of course there are some things that everyone can work on. I was moved deeply by what she wrote and inspired me to continue on my own inner journey.