Episode 69: The haunting power of memory

*** Support this podcast! Become a Patron here: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a><br /><br />This episode of Talk Eastern Europe takes a look at the role of history and memory of the Holocaust and the Second World War which still haunts so many in this region and beyond. The context for the episode is the book titled Memory Monster written by Israeli author Yishai Sarid, which was recently published in Polish. During the intervier Maciek sits down with Sarid and they discuss the difficulties of dealing with memory in societies and the challenges facing Israelis and Poles today.<br /><br />Read Maciek’s review of Yishai Sarid’s book here: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2021/04/11/living-with-the-beast/" rel="noopener">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2021/04/11/living-with-the-beast/</a><br /><br />Find the English version of the book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Monster-Yishai-Sarid/dp/1632062712" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Monster-Yishai-Sarid/dp/1632062712</a><br /><br />Published in Polish by the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe here: <a href="http://www.kew.org.pl/produkt/potwor-pamieci/" rel="noopener">http://www.kew.org.pl/produkt/potwor-pamieci/</a><br /><br /><br />>>> Check out “Tales from the Baltics” - the newest issue of New Eastern Europe. Get your copy here: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2021/04/11/tales-from-the-baltics/" rel="noopener">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2021/04/11/tales-from-the-baltics/</a><br /><br />Talk Eastern Europe featured in "The 50 best podcasts" by The New European. This is a huge honour, and we cannot thank our listeners and supporters enough!<br />Read more here: <a href="https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/50-greatest-podcasts-7807108" rel="noopener">https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/50-greatest-podcasts-7807108</a> <br /><br />Join us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Groups/TalkEasternEurope" rel="noopener">www.face