Yael van der Wouden

Yael van der Wouden, a Dutch-Israeli author and Women’s Prize for Fiction winner, discusses her acclaimed debut novel, The Safekeep. She explores the complexities of identity and belonging in a post-war context, challenging the Dutch narrative around World War II's impact on Jewish communities. With insights on the emotional struggles faced by returning Dutch Jews, she highlights collective amnesia's role in shaping contemporary identities. Yael also shares her journey navigating sudden fame and its effects on her creative process.