All There Is with Anderson Cooper

Irene Weiss: The Soul Never Forgets

Oct 30, 2024
Irene Weiss, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her profound journey of survival and resilience after being deported to Auschwitz at just 13. She reflects on the deep grief of losing her family, emphasizing how storytelling helps cope with unimaginable loss. Irene discusses the emotional scars of her experiences and the challenge of reconciling personal pain with the larger narrative of human suffering. Her insights highlight the importance of community and perspective in healing, as well as a warning against societal divisions.
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