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A human being died that night
Book • 2003
Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela's "A Human Being Died That Night" offers a profound exploration of truth and reconciliation.
The book details her remarkable journey of engaging in dialogue with Eugene de Kock, a commander of South Africa's apartheid-era death squads.
Through intimate conversations, Gobodo-Madikizela seeks to understand the psychological mechanisms that allow individuals to commit horrific acts of violence.
The book challenges readers to confront the complexities of forgiveness and the possibility of healing even in the face of unimaginable atrocities.
It serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of dialogue and empathy.
The book details her remarkable journey of engaging in dialogue with Eugene de Kock, a commander of South Africa's apartheid-era death squads.
Through intimate conversations, Gobodo-Madikizela seeks to understand the psychological mechanisms that allow individuals to commit horrific acts of violence.
The book challenges readers to confront the complexities of forgiveness and the possibility of healing even in the face of unimaginable atrocities.
It serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of dialogue and empathy.
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Jack Kornfield as an example of a book exploring the process of reconciliation and understanding.
Jack Kornfield as an example of a book exploring the process of reconciliation and understanding.
Ep. 124 – Conflict and Reconciliation
