Dancing Through Darkness: Dr. Edith Eger's Journey from Auschwitz to Inspiration

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca
Schulze sits down with Holocaust survivor and renowned
psychologist Dr. Edith Eger to discuss her young adult memoir,
The Ballerina of Auschwitz. Dr. Eger, joined by her grandson
Jordan Engle, shares her experiences, insights, and reflections
on survival, healing, and the power of choice, offering profound
wisdom that resonates across generations.


Listeners will gain insight into:


Dr. Eger's experiences as a Jewish teenager in Hungary during
World War II

The role of hope, resilience, and sisterhood in surviving
Auschwitz

How dance and movement helped Dr. Eger through her darkest
times

The importance of forgiveness and not being defined by past
trauma

Dr. Eger's approach to psychology and healing, influenced by
her experiences

The power of choice in shaping our lives and responses to
adversity



This episode is a must-listen for readers of all ages, educators,
and anyone interested in history, psychology, and the triumph of
the human spirit.


Join us for an inspiring conversation about hope, resilience, and
the enduring power of the human spirit to overcome even the
darkest circumstances.


Transcription: You can read the transcription on
⁠⁠⁠The Children's Book Review⁠.


Order Copies: The Ballerina of Auschwitz on
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Resources: Visit Dr. Edith Eger online:
⁠https://dreditheger.com/





Edith Eger is an eminent psychologist and one of the few
remaining Holocaust survivors old enough to remember life in the
camps. A colleague of Viktor Frankl, Dr. Edith Eger has worked
with veterans, military personnel, and victims of physical and
mental trauma. She lives in La Jolla, California, and is the
author of the bestselling and award-winning books The Choice and
The Gift.


Be sure to explore the powerful message of hope and resilience in
The Ballerina of Auschwitz, a young adult adaptation of Dr. Edith
Eger's bestselling memoir The Choice. This book offers invaluable
lessons on survival, healing, and the power of choice for readers
of all ages.