Writings by Anna Ornstein:

The Core of an Apple

The Day of Liberation: May 8th, 1945

Anna Ornstein, M.D. is a Professor Emerita of Child Psychology at the University of Cincinnati and former Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She is a Holocaust survivor, and has written a memoir entitled, "My Mother's Eyes," along with a collection of psychoanalytic articles. In her articles, she examines psychoanalytic psychotherapy, child psychotherapy, and the process of post-Holocaust recovery.

Anna was a young girl of seventeen when she was imprisoned in Auschwitz along with her mother. When they arrived in Auschwitz, her mother's glasses were taken away and Anna became her mother's eyes and hands. Her mother, in turn, used her brain and wits for both of them. The powerful bond between the two of them was an important factor in their survival. Anna will be referencing a three page chapter in her book titled "Apple Core." There will be time to hear her story and ask questions. This is a rare opportunity to hear from a Holocaust survivor and all are encouraged to attend.

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