The Choice

A truly moving story by a very strong and inspiring woman.
Edith Eger survived the Holocaust and in this book she tells her harrowing story and more.
In her long Life which was full of struggles she has achieved what few Holocaust survivors have achieved. She has actively tried and overcome her trauma. Her positivity and determination throughout her life is admirable and I’m in awe of what she has achieved.
This is a valuable book, not only in terms of learning from history and never ever repeating these atrocities but this book is also a reminder how ones past must not determine ones future.

The style of writing was easy to read and formed a good flow so that I was quick in finishing it.

I definitely recommend this book to everyone.

I wouldn’t say I enjoyed this book as it is not an enjoyable subject but it was well written and compelling to read. Made all the more special as it was based on true facts and experiences. I think this should be made part of the school syllabus so we never forget x

There are few books that stick with you long after you close the last page and this one is definitely one of those few. There have been a few books published recently about this subject but this is the one that has stuck with me the most.


When Edith was 16, she and her family were taken to Auschwitz. Despite only being in the camp for a number of months the horrors that she endured, including being separated from her mother, and being made to dance for Joseph Mengele, stayed with her for the rest of her life. But Edith made a choice not be defined by what she endured. She went on to be a very successful psychiatrist and motivational speaker, as well as being a wife and mother.

What I found particularly interesting about this book is the fact that her experience in Auschwitz is over by the 40% mark. This book mostly details her life afterward. How she managed to create a life in a new country where she didn’t speak the language and there became the woman she is today.

I don’t know what else to say that will give away loads of spoilers, but I loved this book so much that I actually went out and bought physical copies to give to people as gifts and have already recommended it to so many people who are looking for a book to read.

I’d rate this one six out of five. Absolutely amazing.

This was one of those rare books where the horror in parts is difficult to read but the message of hope that the author offers is truly remarkable.

An absorbing, emotional, uplifting and totally thought provoking book. Honest, tender and brutally frank, this is an excellent read and could be a gift to those in need of self-searching help. The truly astonishing life journey of a holocaust survivor brought forth a plethora of emotions. I am humbled and enriched and highly recommend this book to everyone. Thank you Edith Eger, remarkable lady.

Absolutely inspirational! This book has really left its mark on me, I can’t stop thinking about it. I will definitely read it again. Thought provoking and life changing, I haven’t read a book like this in a very long time. I couldn’t find one fault with it, I loved it.
Would highly recommend this to friends, family well everyone. Its got to be on the must read book list.

It is impossible for me to "review" this book. I am not capable of saying how much the writing of 90 year old psychologist Edith Eger affected me. What an incredibly beautiful and yet difficult book. The author lived through the Holocaust and then became an amazing adult who helps people through trauma. At all times, she is positive, loving and supportive of others. An amazing story and one to read whenever you feel your life is hard - compared to this, no it isn't. She is a brilliant inspiration.

I was given a free copy of this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin Random House, and the author Edith Eger.
This was an incredibly beautiful and enriching book to read, a sort of companion piece to Frankl’s 'Man’s Search for Meaning', and one which has many parallels.
Like many other books which cover this incredibly dark chapter in human history, The Choice reveals both man’s darkest and most evil side, and the incredible strength and resilience of the human spirit. I think the following excerpt from the book’s introduction summarises the book perfectly: “With all the power of Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, but exceptional in its own right, The Choice is life changing. Warm, compassionate, and infinitely wise, it is a profound examination of the human spirit, and our capacity to heal”.
Highly recommended, 5*s.

What an amazing book. A privilege to be able to share in the life and journey of a very brave woman learning to cope and then live again after a horrific and traumatic early life. It makes those of us living now in a peaceful country so grateful and also inspired to help those going through loss and pain today.