The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life by Dr. Edith Eva Eger

The Gift

“I will be forever changed by Edith Eger’s story.” —Oprah

A practical guide to breaking destructive patterns and freeing yourself from imprisoning thoughts—updated to address pandemic challenges and global crises.

In her New York Times bestseller The Choice, psychologist Edith Eger shared her survival story from concentration camps and her path to healing. Responding to readers’ requests for a more hands-on guide, The Gift offers clear tools to change thoughts and behaviors that trap us in the past.

Eger reveals that the harshest prison is the one within our own minds. She identifies common imprisoning beliefs—fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and shares proven strategies to overcome them, illustrated through compelling stories from her life and patients.

This revised edition adds two new chapters reflecting insights gained during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting how to find freedom and joy even in lockdown. It includes updated recipes from Eger’s daughter, Marianne Engle, showing how food can express love and connection.

Offering empathy, insight, and practical advice, The Gift helps readers break free from personal prisons to heal and embrace greater joy, making it essential for those seeking peace in difficult times.