The first time I encountered Der Rufer (The Crier in English) was in the sculpture garden of the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Berlin. I was in Berlin for the first time in years to meet with lawyers about my family’s building and seeking restitution. I was drawn to it because it seemed to embody a…

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

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  

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

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…

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

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/