Led by: Roma Sendyka

They distrust the state and all institutions, always complaining and dissatisfied. Full of worries and fears. And at the same time, ready for generous mobilization in times of crisis and helping those in need. These are the features of the inhabitants of Traumaland.

Michał Bilewicz invites us to review the social psychology of Poles. He shows that we are not that unique. As with any other historically traumatized nation, we adapted to the difficult conditions in which our ancestors had to live. Are we then doomed to recall the strenuous history? Is there a way out of the world of fear and oversensitivity?

The book “Traumaland” allows us not only to understand how history shaped our daily behavior, fears, and obsessions. It also gives us tips on how to avoid the ghosts of the past.

Partner: Mando Publishing House

In Polish. Free admission.

This event is part of the project “20 for 20. A Series of Meetings with 20 Authors for the Galicia Jewish Museum 20th Anniversary”. The project was financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland from the Fund for Promoting Culture.

The Galicia Jewish Museum Bookshop is a beneficiary of the “Small Bookshop Certificate” program led by the Polish Book Institute.