The Ballerina of Auschwitz is the young adult edition of Dr. Edith Eva Eger's memoir The Choice. It follows Edie as a young dancer and gymnast in Hungary, her deportation to Auschwitz, her survival with her sister Magda, and the long process of choosing how to live after unimaginable loss.

Why Read It

Read it for a powerful, age-accessible memoir about survival, grief, hope, and the inner strength required to keep living after trauma. It is especially meaningful for readers interested in Holocaust memoirs, resilience, and personal history.

Details

Format: Hardcover
Length: 192 pages
Author: Dr. Edith Eva Eger
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Why We Love It

We love it because it brings Dr. Eger's story to younger readers without flattening its emotional weight. The book is honest, tender, and carefully written for readers who are ready for a serious true story.

About the Author

Dr. Edith Eva Eger was a psychologist, Holocaust survivor, and author of The Choice and The Gift. Her work connected personal testimony with the possibility of healing, meaning, and emotional freedom.