Dr Edith Eva Eger, best-selling author was just 16 years old when she experienced one of the worst evils the human race has ever known. She and her family were sent to Auschwitz, the heinous death camp. Now, Dr. Eger is a sought-after clinical psychologist and lecturer, helping individuals discard their limitations, discover their powers of self-renewal, and achieve things they previously thought unattainable. Join us for a talk and deep conversation, as she draws on her experiences during the holocaust to talk about how we respond, how to be a "survivor and never a victim of anything, anyone or any circumstance." Dr. Eger’s talk will be followed by a brief interview and a moderated interactive conversation with the audience. MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 from 5 - 6pm PST: A native of Hungary, Edith Eva Eger was just 16 years old in 1944
when she experienced one of the worst evils the human race has
ever known. As a Jew living in Nazi occupied Eastern Europe, she
and her family were sent to Auschwitz, the heinous death camp.
Now, Dr. Eger is a sought after clinical psychologist and lecturer,
helping individuals discard their limitations, discover their powers
of self renewal, and achieve things they previously thought
unattainable. Using her past as a powerful analogy, she inspires
people to tap their full potential and shape their very best destinies. Her book, The Gift, Twelve Lessons to Save your Life
will be released in September 2020. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx