JLI: I Nearly Died in the Holocaust, This is How I Survived | Dr. Edith Eger

She’s appeared on TEDx Talks, been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, and is the NY Times Bestselling Author of ‘The Choice’ and ‘The Gift.’

But what’s her secret to survival?

Join a conversation with Dr. Edith Eva Eger as she takes us on a journey through loneliness, anger, resilience, and faith, all through the lens of her miraculous Holocaust story.

In his 2020 summer reading list, Bill Gates described Dr. Eger’s book ‘The Choice: Embrace the Possible’ as “partly a memoir and partly a guide to processing trauma,” highlighting Eger’s unique perspective as both an Auschwitz survivor and a professional therapist. Gates noted that her life story offers “fascinating insight into how people heal” and found the book particularly relevant for those dealing with difficult situations .