Learning from the Germans: Race and the Memory of Evil

Learning from the Germans: How a Country Can Come to Terms with Its Historical Wrongdoings by Susan Neiman is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand how a nation can confront its past and move towards healing and reconciliation.

Through personal stories, philosophical reflection, and interviews with both Americans and Germans grappling with the evils of their national histories, Neiman provides a nuanced and compelling picture of the long and difficult path towards atonement.

With a unique perspective as a white woman who came of age in the civil rights-era South and a Jewish woman who has spent much of her adult life in Berlin, Neiman offers insights into how we can recognize and avoid the subtle forms that evil can take.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how to confront the evils of the past and build a more just and equitable society.