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Jan Borowicz, "Perverse Memory and the Holocaust: A Psychoanalytic Understanding of Polish Bystanders" (Routledge, 2024)

New Books in Psychology

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Navigating Trauma and Solidarity

This chapter examines the effects of a hostile society on trauma victims through two Polish novels by women, centering on the fraught relationship between a mother and daughter. It analyzes the complexities of trauma, identity, and societal indifference, particularly in the context of historical atrocities like the Holocaust. The discussion highlights the critical role of psychoanalysis in addressing these issues and the importance of acknowledging painful histories for true healing.

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