Cecilia Klein: Power, abuse and liberation - reading in the cultural window!

Cecilia Klein: Power, abuse and liberation - reading in the cultural window!

Weimar. in the cultural window will soon be intensively dealing with literature again. On October 17th, all book lovers are invited to a special reading and discussion round, which begins at 3 p.m. Hoster Marianne Bergmann will present the new novel "The Girl from the Warehouse" by Heather Morris, who presents himself as the successor to the controversial bestseller "The tattoo artist of Auschwitz".

This novel tells the moving story of Cecilia Klein, a 16-year-old Jew that is deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau during the Holocaust. In the warehouse, she attracts the attention of the warehouse commander, who separates her from the other prisoners and forces them into a exploitative relationship. After the end of the war, Cecilia is found in a complicated situation - she is mistakenly considered a collaborator and end in a Siberian prison camp.

The meaning of the book

The book not only illuminates the horrors of the concentration camps, but also takes a look at the complex dynamics of power, survival and the psychological strain that goes hand in hand with such experiences. A topic that not only gains relevance in today's world, but also stimulates thinking. The event invites you to discuss these topics and learn different perspectives.

Participation in the event is free and the readers are invited to actively discuss. The exchange about literature not only promotes the understanding of historical events, but also offers space for empathy and reflection on human action.

in Weimar, a city with a rich literary tradition, such a meeting is an ideal opportunity to exchange ideas with other bookworms about the moral and ethical questions that the book throws up. Enthusiastic readers as well as those who are interested in history and literature are welcome to participate in the discussions.

For more information about the event, interested parties can be the current reports on www.thueringer-allgemeine.de view.