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A Historic Evening with Dr. Edith Eger: The Ballerina of Auschwitz
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A Historic Evening with Dr. Edith Eger
The Ballerina of Auschwitz
Live in Conversation
In 1944, sixteen-year-old Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz, where she endured unimaginable experiences, including being ordered to dance for the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele.
A thriving Holocaust survivor, acclaimed clinical psychologist and expert in trauma recovery, Dr. Eger is an inspiring speaker, human dignity advocate and author. Her New York Times bestselling book—The Choice: Embrace the Possible—is a powerful, moving memoir, and a practical guide to healing.
Join us for an evening you will never forget!
Thursday, August 20
7:00 pm
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Critical Acclaim for Dr. Eger’s “The Choice”:
I’ll be forever changed by her story.
—Oprah Winfrey
Extraordinary… will stick with you long after you read it.
—Bill Gates
One of those rare and eternal stories you don’t want to end.
—Desmond Tutu
I can’t imagine a more important message for modern times. Eger’s book is a triumph.
—The New York Times