The Gift: 12 Lessons on Life by Dr Edith Eger is a deeply practical self-help book from the renowned therapist and Holocaust survivor behind *The Choice*, offering clear tools for healing and personal growth. Warm, direct and grounded in real experience, it shows how everyday decisions can loosen the grip of fear, anxiety and old patterns.
Across twelve lessons, Eger draws on her own life and her work with patients to unpack the beliefs and behaviours that keep us stuck—perfectionism, avoidance, blaming, silence—and gently guides readers towards self-compassion, responsibility and freedom. It’s inspirational without being airy, with insight you can put into practice immediately.
Perfect for readers seeking trauma recovery, mindfulness and resilience, or anyone wanting thoughtful guidance through grief, stress or major change. Fans of psychology, therapeutic memoir and practical wellbeing will find plenty to return to.
Add this one to your bedside pile and let its lessons meet you where you are.
