Catastrophic Grief, Trauma, and Resilience in Child Concentration Camp Survivors

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The book explores the profound impact of Holocaust experiences on nine child survivors, interviewed in their later years. Each participant shares vivid memories of their time in concentration camps, highlighting catastrophic grief over lost family members. Despite demonstrating resilience, they grapple with existential loneliness and the challenge of finding meaning in life, shaped by their traumatic past. The narratives reveal how these early experiences continue to influence their emotional and psychological well-being in old age.