Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Choice |
2017 |
Edith Eger |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Gift |
2020 |
Edith Eger |
Buy |
| 3 |
The Ballerina of Auschwitz |
2024 |
Edith Eger |
Buy |
Edith Eger’s non-fiction books are listed below in publication order.
The Choice (2017) is Eger’s memoir of surviving Auschwitz, rebuilding her life in America, and eventually confronting her past through her work as a clinical psychologist. The Gift (2020) distills her decades of therapeutic practice into twelve lessons about letting go of suffering and finding freedom. The Ballerina of Auschwitz (2024) retells her story for a younger audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Edith Eger Non-Fiction series?
There are three books in the Edith Eger Non-Fiction series, published between 2017 and 2024.
What is the first book in the Edith Eger Non-Fiction series?
The first book in the Edith Eger Non-Fiction series is The Choice, published in 2017.
Should I read Edith Eger's books in order?
Reading in publication order is recommended. The Choice tells Eger’s life story from Auschwitz to her career as a psychologist, and The Gift builds on that foundation with practical advice for healing. The Ballerina of Auschwitz is an adaptation of The Choice for younger readers.