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Edith Eger



Edith Eger, PhD, is a Hungary-born Jew who survived the Auschwitz death camp during World War II and went on to become a psychologist, author, and inspirational speaker focusing on the ability to heal and move beyond one’s problems, no matter how insurmountable they may seem.

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I Survived the Holocaust. Here’s How to Hold Onto Hope Through Anything

In the essay and excerpt, Eger discusses surviving a pandemic and Auschwitz, and offers powerful lessons in resilience, grief, and finding hope amid darkness.

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Auschwitz Survivor Urges Nurses, Doctors at Risk of Pandemic PTSD to Rid Themselves of Guilt

Edith Eger, an Auschwitz survivor and psychologist, predicts nurses and doctors will experience PTSD because of the pandemic.

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The Choice: Embrace the Possible

At the age of sixteen, Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. Hours after her parents were killed, Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele forced Edie to dance for his amusement and her survival. Edie was pulled from a pile of corpses when the American troops liberated the camps in 1945.

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FindCenter Quotes ImageOur painful experiences aren’t a liability—they’re a gift. They give us perspective and meaning, an opportunity to find our unique purpose and our strength.

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The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life

In The Gift, Eger expands on her message of healing and provides a hands-on guide that gently encourages us to change the thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping us imprisoned in the past.

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A Holocaust Survivor's Poignant Story Reminds Us That Kindness Matters | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN

Dr. Edith Eva Eger recalls a poignant moment during her traumatic experience in Auschwitz to remind us what kindness looks like in the worst of times.

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What My Mama Told Me: Edith Eva Eger at TEDxLaJolla

To some people, Dr. Edith Eva Eger lost everything in Auschwitz during the Holocaust; but to Edith, she gained an understanding and compassion for others that has given her a beautiful life. Watch this inspiring, beautiful talk as Edith talks about revenge vs. forgiveness. Dr.

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Moving from Recovery to Discovery | The Choice by Dr. Edith Eger

Dr. Edith Eger, the author of The Choice, delves into her time at Auschwitz, discussing things that she never thought were possible. Dr. Eger talks about finding hope in hopelessness, and how everything has a spark inside of it.

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A Holocaust Survivor’s Message to All Parents: Teach Love, Not Hate | Super Soul Sunday | OWN

Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a Holocaust survivor, explains why she believes God was with her in Auschwitz, and shares a message for all parents to teach our children to spread love, not hate.

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Dr. Edith Eva Eger: “We Choose to Be Victims” | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a remarkable woman, who despite surviving the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust, tells Oprah that being a victim is a choice. Here, Dr.

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