The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers Podcast 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.