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The Ballerina of Auschwitz
A dramatic retelling of The Choice
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The Ballerina of Auschwitz by Dr Edith Eger is a profound and heart-wrenching memoir that recounts the harrowing experiences of a young girl whose life changed forever during World War II. In 1944, at just sixteen, Edith Eger - a talented ballerina with a promising future...
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The Ballerina of Auschwitz by Dr Edith Eger is a profound and heart-wrenching memoir that recounts the harrowing experiences of a young girl whose life changed forever during World War II. In 1944, at just sixteen, Edith Eger - a talented ballerina with a promising future - was deported to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Forced to endure unimaginable suffering, her remarkable resilience and inner strength became the keys to her survival.
The narrative invites readers into the deeply personal and emotional journey of Edith's teenage years. She confronts the horrors of the Holocaust with grace and determination, refusing to let the darkness completely consume her spirit. Through her eyes, readers witness the atrocities and profound loss that characterized life in the concentration camps, alongside the moments of unexpected kindness and the will to survive that permeated those dark days.
As Auschwitz was liberated, Edith was found barely alive, pulled from a pile of bodies, her spirit and body pushed to their limits. Her ability to find hope and the will to live, even in the face of such adversity, forms the crux of this moving memoir.
Now a celebrated therapist and Holocaust survivor, Edith Eger brings an unparalleled authenticity and depth to her narrative. In revisiting her past, she aims to provide a compelling message of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. Her recounting is not just a personal testament but a universal story of triumph over the unimaginable that can inspire everyone, regardless of age.
The Ballerina of Auschwitz is more than a memoir; it is a poignant reminder of the depths of human cruelty and the extraordinary capacities for love, compassion, and perseverance. Edith Eger's story ensures that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten and serves as a beacon of hope for future generations.
PRAISE FOR THE CHOICE
'I'll be forever changed by her story' - Oprah Winfrey
'Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it' - Bill Gates
'One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end' - Desmond Tutu
Through her evocative prose and unflinching honesty, Edith Eger has created not just a record of her past, but a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. The Ballerina of Auschwitz is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the depths of human resilience and the light that can come from the darkest of times.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781846047817
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Rider & Co
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 137g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Dr Edith Eger is a Hungarian-born psychologist, Holocaust survivor and international bestselling author of The Choice and The Gift. Born in Hungary, Edith was a teenager when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz in the Second World War. Despite overwhelming odds, Edith survived the Holocaust and moved with her husband to the United States. Having worked in a factory whilst raising her young family, she went on to graduate with a PhD from the University of Texas and became an eminent psychologist.
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