Questions About The Choice: Embrace the Possible

by Edith Eger (Goodreads Author)

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I've studied the holocaust in depth, within my history degree, as a history teacher and as an avid reader, so I've read a great deal on the subject. I was recently referred to this book only then to be told I shouldn't read it. I'm now intrigued as to what is within its pages that I'd find particularly distressing; can anyone tell me of any triggers that are worse than what one would usually find in such a book?

Pam Coll Having read other records of the same early events in this book, I cannot see for one moment why there should be a caveat against reading it. If some …moreHaving read other records of the same early events in this book, I cannot see for one moment why there should be a caveat against reading it. If some can't handle this, they may not be handling life. And then this book SHOULD be read. Some of the most poignant and disturbing descriptions of Holocaust experiences are found in poetry and short stories and film, and this book is not one to be avoided but embraced. It is a deeply positive book. The real-life Hitler and his supporters are the only ones who should be shocked or afraid of what they have done and what it tells us about them. And not every German soldier was cruel! It might also motivate us to work at identifying and denouncing present-day Hitlers amongst us - and there are many. (less)

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Has anyone at all read this survivor memoir?

Danielle Sprueill Yes I just finished it for our book club. It could be a life changing read. Thought provoking, easy to read, I loved it. I would recommend it. Eger is…moreYes I just finished it for our book club. It could be a life changing read. Thought provoking, easy to read, I loved it. I would recommend it. Eger is a miracle just being alive, her writing is superb. (less)

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How explicit are the scenes on sexual abuse? Would it be appropriate for a high school library?

P.W. Millenaar It is surely appropriate for high school library. There isn’t any scene in the book that is shocking in the area of sexual behavior. It’s careful writ…moreIt is surely appropriate for high school library. There isn’t any scene in the book that is shocking in the area of sexual behavior. It’s careful written though emotionally shocking in the way of human suffering (less)

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It sounds really impactful. Is it appropriate for a teenager to read?(I'm 15). Thank you :)

Tatiana There's talk of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. It's addressed in a professional way, but it depends how comfortable you or your parents feel with…moreThere's talk of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. It's addressed in a professional way, but it depends how comfortable you or your parents feel with that context. It can be VERY heavy. (less)

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Will there be an audio version for those of us who are visually impaired?