Reconstructing Human Discourse after Trauma
The book explores the challenges individuals encounter in understanding emotions, behaviors, and communication, particularly in everyday interactions and following traumatic events. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing these difficulties, offering insights that are both engaging and accessible to a wide audience, including both laymen and professionals.
“Wonderfully follows in the tradition of A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories...Endearing...Will win over young readers in a heartbeat.” —Booklist (starred review) “Quirky and imaginative—postmodern storytelling at its best.” —Kirkus Reviews An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making. In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you’ll find Duane and his friends. Duane is a sweet and curious young bear who makes friends with everyone he meets—whether they’re bossy, like Major Puff the puffin, or a bit vain, like Handsome the musk ox, or very, very shy, like Boo the caribou. For these arctic friends, every day is a new adventure!
A record of interviews with those who experience Nazi Germany as a legacy that shapes their reminiscences of childhood. Dan Bar-On, an Israeli psychologist, went to Germany to talk to the middle-aged children of Nazis, men who ranged from minor functionaries of the Holocaust to mass murderers.
Through case studies and personal experiences, the author explores the complexities of Jewish Israeli identity construction, delving into cultural, social, and historical factors that shape this identity. The examination offers insights into the diverse narratives and challenges faced by individuals within the Jewish Israeli community, highlighting the interplay between personal and collective identities.
Genia spent two years in Auschwitz, Ze'ev fought with the Partisans, Olga hid in Warsaw, Anya fled to Russia, and Laura lived in Libya under fascism. All five survived the Holocaust, emigrated to Israel, and started families. The focus is on how their traumatic experiences have been transmitted and transformed across generations. Family members from survivors to grandchildren share their narratives, revealing diverse approaches to confronting the original trauma. Dan Bar-On's analysis identifies key themes: reconstruction of major life events, untold stories, and the dynamics of memory and forgetfulness. These narratives explore the intergenerational impacts of the Holocaust, highlighting the tension between renewal in the present and preservation of the past. The third generation often acts as a healing force, facilitating communication between parents and grandparents through their questions. The second generation, often seen as passive recipients of trauma, plays a complex role in navigating family dynamics. This account extends beyond the Holocaust, offering insights into the interplay of individual biography with broader social processes. It provides a fresh perspective on transgenerational trauma and hope for families engaged in the challenging process of healing.
The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of five Holocaust survivors, each with a unique story of survival—Genia in Auschwitz, Ze'ev among the Partisans, Olga hiding in Warsaw, Anya fleeing to Russia, and Laura living under Italian fascism in Libya. It delves into how their traumatic pasts have shaped their lives and influenced subsequent generations in Israel, examining the transmission and transformation of their experiences and memories within their families.
Creating Dialogue among Jews and Germans, Israelis and Palestinians
Focusing on storytelling as a method for fostering dialogue, Dan Bar-On explores the complexities of biographical research and intervention. His work, rooted in bringing together Holocaust survivors and descendants of Nazi perpetrators, expands to include interactions with Israeli-Palestinians and Palestinians from the PNA. Through various initiatives, including educational projects and interviews, Bar-On highlights the challenges and potential successes of peacebuilding efforts amidst conflict, emphasizing the need for patience and sensitivity in these dialogues.
Peter Thomas Heydrich war politischer Kabarettist, der Chancons und Lieder nach Texten von Heine, Busch, Wedekind, Morgenstern, Ringelnatz, Waldoff und Brecht vortrug. Aber er war auch der Neffe und Patensohn von Reinhard Heydrich, der bis einige Jahre vor seinem Tod 2003 so gut wie nie über seine Erblast sprach, bis er auf den Lindauer Psychotherapietagen 1995 während eines Vortrags von Tilman Moser zum Thema: Seelische Spätfolgen von Diktatur, Holocaust und Krieg' aufs Podium ging und sagte: 'Ich bin der Neffe Reinhard Heydrichs' in Tränen ausbrach und sich setzen musste. Er beschloss seine Geschichte aufzuschreiben, zur Veröffentlichung kam es nicht mehr. Er wurde krank und starb. Hans-Georg Wiedemann, sein Freund, hat viele Gespräche über diese Kindheit auf ein Tonband aufgenommen und stellt aus diesem Material ein einzigartiges Stück deutscher Zeitgeschichte zusammen, das zugleich dafür sorgt, dass der Name Heydrich und die Gräueltaten, die er verantwortet hat, nicht in Vergessenheit geraten.
