Ursula Boger

Almost everything that Ursula Boger knows about her grandfather Wilhelm Boger today, she found out in books and on the internet. Through reading, she discovered that her grandfather was among the most brutal torturers of Auschwitz. The shame she felt to be a granddaughter of such a monster was so great that for a long time she did not speak about it to anyone.

As soon as she began to share her thoughts, experiences and strong emotions with others the healing process began. "It is a huge gift when there is someone who is interested and can listen with an open heart."

Her quest led her to a Jewish psychologist who with her German colleague, had worked together for years to organize retreats to help people who suffered from the after effects of the Holocaust. Ursula took part in these events and could often experience a healing power through the encounters. She will attend the upcoming event "A gathering across generations" in August and tell of her experiences.