Do you ever wonder which uncomfortable truths linger in family archives, official sites of documentation and in the memories of individuals? In her soon-to-be-published book, award-winning German-Jewish author Esther Dischereit reveals the uncomfortable truths of a German-American family that conflict with dominant narratives about the Holocaust. Come and listen to her public book reading and engage in a discussion about unspoken truths about the past.
The world needs you
This event is an initiatiave of three VUB research groups that initiated the Ties That Bind Us series. It's part of VUB's public programme: a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge sharing, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world. As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.