Etty Hillesum was a Dutch writer, thinker, and spiritual seeker whose voice emerged from the depths of one of history’s darkest chapters. Born in 1914, Etty's profound journals, written during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, reveal a journey of inner transformation, love, and resilience amidst unimaginable suffering. From her early struggles with emotional turmoil to her selfless work at the Westerbork transit camp, Etty’s reflections offer a timeless message of hope, compassion, and the power of the human spirit to find light even in the darkest moments.

Interview facilitated by ChatGPT

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Concept, editing and production by Merijn de Haen

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