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Psychology Today: ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’: A Projective Screen
My most recent blog post on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/breaking-down-the-walls/202407/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-a-projective-screen
Read MorePsychology Today: Keeping the Fascination With Psychopaths on the Screen
My most recent blog post on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/breaking-down-the-walls/202406/keeping-the-fascination-with-psychopaths-on-the-screen
Read MorePsychology Today: Fighting Greed Makes for Great Theatre and Film
My most recent blog post on Psychology Today on corporate greed can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/breaking-down-the-walls/202403/fighting-greed-makes-for-great-theatre-and-film
Read MoreSummons to Berlin Author’s Note
I’m currently preparing myself for a couple of talks which are bringing me back to the text of my book. Re-reading the Author’s Note, I’m struck by this line: Unfortunately, when you read this, I have no doubt we will still be facing a “firehose of falsehood” from various directions. May we have the strength…
Read MorePsychology Today: Archetypal Psychopaths in Two Contemporary Films
I recently wrote about the archetypal psychopaths in Killers of the Flower Moon and Zone of Interest. You can read the article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/breaking-down-the-walls/202402/archetypal-psychopaths-in-two-contemporary-films
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Here’s the first essay I wrote for Women Writers, Women’s Books, an online literary magazine by and about contemporary women writers from around the world. In this essay I speak about the process of writing Summons to Berlin. I am currently working on a piece about my feelings as a writer post publication, a companion…
Read MoreHere are some reader reviews for Summons to Berlin. The most recent review is from a High School friend. All reviews are wonderful to read, but the ones from people who have known me over the years, or during specific times of my life, really impact me. These words from John filled my…
Read MoreJewish Book Council’s Review
The Jewish Book Council reviewed Summons to Berlin. The full review can be read here: https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/summons-to-berlin-nazi-theft-and-a-daughters-quest-for-justice
Read MoreBook Launch at the Leo Baeck Institute
At the book launch for Summons to Berlin, Joanne speaks about the book’s contemporary relevance with LBI Executive Director Emeritus William H. Weitzer. The full talk can be viewed here: https://www.lbi.org/events/summons-to-berlin-nazi-theft-and-a-daughters-quest-for-justice/
Read MorePW Review of my Memoir
(My book’s cover, back and front) *** I am most pleased to note that the venerable PUBLISHERS WEEKLY has published a favorable review of my memoir SUMMONS TO BERLIN. PW relates some details of my Berlin restitution quest, then calls the book “a unique and memorable account of untangling inherited trauma.” I did endeavor to…
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