Bettelheim's Tumultuous Beginnings

This chapter explores the complex early life of Bruno Bettelheim, marked by familial pressures, personal insecurities, and societal context against the backdrop of rising Nazism. It highlights his struggles with identity, unrequited love, and the psychological challenges that shaped his future in psychoanalysis. Additionally, the narrative addresses his controversial role during the Nazi era and the harsh realities of survival under oppressive conditions.