Summary of The Choice: Escaping the Past and Embracing the Possible

Choosing forgiveness and the pursuit of joy became central to Eger’s life. After the war, she returned to college to study psychology, combining her professional knowledge with her own experiences of trauma to help others heal. Over the years, she has worked with Holocaust survivors, veterans with PTSD, survivors of abuse, and countless others seeking to reclaim their lives. Through her counseling, lectures, and writing, Eger demonstrates the transformative power of love, forgiveness, and resilience.

In The Choice, Eger intertwines her personal story with compelling case studies from her clinical practice. Her patients’ experiences reveal the stages of healing and illustrate how individuals can escape the mental prisons they construct, reclaiming freedom and joy regardless of circumstance. Her life and work send a powerful message: “Your pain matters and is worth healing. You can choose to be joyful and free.” Even at 89 years old, Dr. Eger continues to dance—a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit.