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The Sunflower: on the possibilities and limits of forgiveness

by Simon Wiesenthal

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Christopher Deoki said: " The Sunflower is a blend of reminiscence and moral debate by Simon Wiesenthal. The book is narrated through Simon’s perspective and immerses you in his experience as a prisoner of the Nazis in Poland. This historical narrative is compelling as it fe ...more "

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"Near the end, Simon’s visit to the SS man’s mother adds a quiet but powerful moment. It wasn’t closure, but it showed how seeking understanding, even through grief, might offer a path to personal healing. This book keeps pushing me to sit with hard questions, not easy answers. I am left wondering and reading others' thoughts, like the Dalai Lama's, but I am still unsure. I doubt I would give Karl the peace of mind." — May 15, 2025 09:24AM

May 19, 2025 05:50PM · see review