The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life

There are many books out there touching on similar themes that the author presents. But there are also new nuggets offered that are quite unique and empowering. The work reads as a novel at times which invites one back to keep reading. I do wish that the author had gone deeper with some of her concepts. Such as her adage that “we are born from love.” Lastly, while I appreciate food and cooking, I felt that chapter on recipes was treated as filler. It just doesn’t fit the vibe of the book. Maybe use that space to add more of her treasures. At the end of the day, the value on her advice overcame the book’s weakness and gave it 5 stars.

This book is amazing. It really changed my outlook on life. It is written in such a way that makes you ponder and reflect. It is an amazing read and up there with mans search for meaning! You must read this book!

This is a memoir, how-to and just fun book on a subject that applies to all of us. Having survived the holocaust, Dr. Eger shows us how she struggled with forgiveness, being enough, and being the message of change. This is an "in-your-face" walk through so many of life's challenges that anticipate readers' resistances. I was impressed by her saying that when she asks all new patients, "What is something that you do too much of?" Discovering that, she tells readers is the beginning of discovering what's broken from within our psyche. While I'm sure that I will reread this book many times, few areas that I will especially pay attention to are: Page 128, she advises a patient, "The next time he tells you you're wrong your answer is: 'You're right.' He can't fight with that. And you're not lying, because everybody makes mistakes; anybody could improve. Just say, 'Yes, you're right.'" "If we deny an accusation, we're still accepting blame." Page 132, she asks, "Would you like to be married to you?" This is followed with five questions that holds you accountable for your part in your relationship, and especially in your relationship with yourself. Page 174 - 176, "Hope is the conviction that you survived all that you survied so that you can be a good role model. An ambassador for freedom. A person who focuses not on what you've lost, but on what's still here for you, on the work you're called to do. There's always something to do." "Set a timer for ten minutes and make a list of as many things as you can think of that are better now than they were five years ago." I've never met Dr. Eger, I live minutes from her. But reading this book, witnessing what she has overcome and the decisions that she made to overcome those challenges, I believe, on one level, we have met. Thank you, for guiding me to new questions that guide me to travel deeper into my psyche.

Enjoyed this book. Lots of insights and info. Hard lessons with lots of truth. Makes you think differently.

This is a must read. It’s was a joy to read and so well written. The words and stories just flowed.

I read this right after reading her first book (The Choice), and if you've already read that one then this one may seem a bit repetitive. I'm sure she wrote this one with the intention of reaching those who may not have read The Choice, but still, I found myself wanting more different information. Still a great book though... whereas The Choice is more of a memoir, The Gift has more practical, psychological points, so depending on what you're looking for you may enjoy one or the other more and not need to read both.

I started to read this book and began to cry knowing that this book was a gift from God showing me that I am worth doing the work in my own life to heal from the past trauma! I pray that this book blesses you, like it blesses me.

a great read

An empowering and inspiring book

Wisdom and experience together in a wonderful story. Fun, profound and well written.

This is not a religious book as it was written by a psychologist and war hero, not a Jewish rabbi or Catholic priest, but it has improved my relationship with God. It is the spiritual encouragement I longed for all these years after seeing so much negativity everywhere.

Everyone suffers, but it is what you do with your suffering that counts. Great book.

A real tresure written by an extraordinarily impressive woman.