It’s October and fall is in full-swing! Edie loves to cook, and she wanted to share her favorite fall dish with all of you: Hungarian Szekely Goulash. It’s rich, warm, and flavorful; perfect for a chilly day with your loved ones.
For the recipe, see below:
1.5 lbs Pork
2 lbs Sauerkraut, fresh and drained
2 Onions, sliced/chopped
1 Green Pepper
Dash of Salt and Pepper
1 TSP Caraway seeds
1/4 cup Paprika
3/4 cup Sour Cream
Fellow WISeR Peace Makers Presenter, Suffolk Law Professor, WISR Alumnus and WISR Board of Trustees Member; David Yamada JD, PhD had this to say about Saturday’s event and Dr. Edie’s memoir in his blog on Monday:
“I was so moved by Dr. Edie’s presentation that I read her book cover-to-cover during the long flight back from San Francisco to Boston… I cannot recommend this intelligent and deeply humane book too highly.”-Dr. David Yamada
Ray D’Arcy from RTÉ Radio One’s The Ray D’Arcy Show graciously interviewed Dr. Eger about her memoir “The Choice” and her life as a Holocaust survivor and psychologist. RTÉ’s Today Show has been trailing clips of this interview all week, stating that they “highly recommend” “The Choice” and that “it will change your life.”
The Choice is… a book that will stay with you for a lifetime. — Ray D’Arcy, RTÉ Radio One
Perhaps this is partly why “The Choice” is #2 on Ireland’s Bestseller list. Congratulations Edie! Get your copy of “The Choice” today: Amazon | B&N
Broadly. (yes, with a period!), an imprint of renowned digital platform Vice, is devoted to representing the woman’s experience. In an interview with Dr. Eger, reporter Mitchell Sunderland explores Edie’s perspectives on PTSD, trauma, and the similarities between Holocaust survivors and soldiers fighting the war in Iraq.
The Choice uses Eger’s journey to teach readers how they, too, can triumph over trauma. —Mitchell Sunderland on Dr. Eger’s “The Choice”
Dr. Eger has devoted decades to giving back to the U.S. military that saved her life, through extensive PTSD therapy, visits to military establishments across America, and by serving as a consultant for the U.S. Army and Navy.
Thank you, Broadly. for showcasing Edie and her message!
Dr. Eger has been extremely well-received across the Atlantic. Her bestselling memoir “The Choice: Embrace the Possible” is #2 in New Zealand, and has had multiple features such as her interview with the NZ Nine to Noon radio show, which is currently the most listened-to podcast on NZ’s National Radio, as well as a digital feature for the NZ Herald and a four page feature spread in Australia’s #1 magazine, The Australian Women’s Weekly with interviewer and AWW editor, Juliet Riedan.
We’re so pleased that Edie’s story is being embraced by so many! To purchase your copy of “The Choice” visit your favorite bookseller online or in-store today. Amazon | B&N
Follow Dr. Eger on Facebook to stay up-to-date with upcoming events, engagements, and more!
With Edie returning to her stomping grounds in the upcoming week, it’s only fitting that El Paso Inc’s David Crowder wanted to feature the therapist, speaker, and rising debut author. We’re loving all of the wonderful feedback we’re getting from Texas about “The Choice.”
Of Edie, David says:
Eger writes candidly about family problems, raising two daughters and a son, divorce and her early, gritty years in the Department of Psychiatry at William Beaumont Army Medical Center.
Edie can’t wait to connect and invigorate her El Paso audience. She will be signing and discussing “The Choice” at the Sunland Park Barnes & Noble. To RSVP, visit her FB page! Address and information below:
Barnes & Noble, 705 Sunland Park Dr, El Paso, Texas 79912
Kveller, a popular source for Jewish parenting tips, tricks, and lifestyle hacks, featured Dr. Eger and her memoir “The Choice.” Writer Joanna C. Valente focused on Eger’s history with trauma and her experiences working with the U.S. military. Of Dr. Eger, Valente calls her “groundbreaking,” saying that she “paved the road for treatment of trauma survivors.” Edie’s momentum continues!
The military is really difficult. They tell you, “Military comes first, and family comes second.” When I’ve worked with military with PTSD, they tell me two things: “We were put in [a] place we weren’t prepared for. We were told one thing and found another.” When we get angry, we aren’t angry at what is happening. We are angry because our expectations aren’t met. — Dr. Edith for Kveller
The Irish Times published a wonderful article from established author Arminta Wallace, discussing everything from Edie’s memoir “The Choice” and her decision to find joy to marching with Martin Luther King and building her family in America.
“Then I began to think – if I’m gonna live, I need to be for something. Not just against something, but for life. And for being a functional human being.” — Dr. Eger for Irish Times
The Daily Mail published an adaptation from Dr. Eger’s “The Choice: Embrace the Possible,” which now has over six thousand social media shares and nearly one thousand comments!
To get involved with the Daily Mail and share your voice with Edie’s community, click here!
“The more choices we have, the less you will feel like a victim.” — Dr. Eger on why she chose “The Choice” as her memoir’s title.
New Zealand’s Nine to Noon radio show hosted Dr. Eger for an interview with Kathryn Ryan on Friday, September 8th.
To listen, click the link below:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=201857784
“The Choice: Embrace the Possible” is available everywhere. Get your copy today! Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Target
New York’s Jewish Week Media Group included “The Choice” in their “38 Books to Read this Fall,” stating that Dr. Eger’s memoir is a combination of “personal reminiscence and case studies” from the “resilient 89-year-old.”
Check it out here!
Warwick’s “THE CHOICE” Launch: Dr. Eger discusses love, forgiveness, and humor during the standing-room only event at the country’s oldest independent bookstore.
What would normally be a casual evening at a local bookstore in La Jolla became a night to remember as San Diego locals lined up in droves for the opportunity to hear renowned psychologist and Holocaust survivor, Dr. Edith Eger, discuss her acclaimed new memoir THE CHOICE.
An unprecedented amount of guests filed into Warwick’s on September 5th, making THE CHOICE book launch one of the most well-attended events in the beloved bookseller’s history. Joined by Wendy Walker, long-time CNN producer and executive producer for ABC’s “Notorious,” Edith told her story in the hope of helping those in attendance with their own stories. The psychologist, great-grandmother, and new author connected with everyone in the room as if they were her patients, or even her family. It was an atmosphere of sincerity, trust, and open discussion as Edith addressed her own experiences with hate, oppression and resilience, and how her story resonates in today’s climate of intolerance.
Readers who purchased a copy of Edith’s memoir from Warwick’s were able to meet Edith after the author talk and have their books signed and personalized. The signing was so popular that Warwick’s sold out its inventory of THE CHOICE! They ultimately ordered dozens more copies for attendees who lined up to have even a bookmark signed by the inspiring author and psychologist.
Edith continued to engage her audience during the book signing with laughs about her experience as a sexologist, sobering stories of her Auschwitz past, and an endearing conversation with a young 14-year old fan — resulting in the 89-year-old avid dancer wowing the room with her pitch perfect high-kick.
“It was truly an honor to host Edie at Warwick’s. Her wisdom, love, spirit and understanding mesmerized and inspired an audience of over 200 people, young and old, men and women. It was truly a remarkable evening, and I left the store with no doubt that the other attendees were feeling similarly moved and reflective. She gave us all a lasting gift.”
—Nancy Warwick, Warwick’s owner
Under the direction of news anchor, Kimberly Hunt, ABC Television affiliate KGTV’s 10News spotlighted the event. Armando Aparicio interviewed Edith before the Warwick’s author engagement. Bree Steffen reporting. Edith was thrilled by their wonderful coverage and their eagerness to share her important and meaningful life story with the world.
