From Tragedy to Resilience: Vivien Sieber's Guide to Writing Historical Holocaust Narratives

Welcome to another captivating episode of "Give a Heck"! Today, Dwight Heck welcomes the incredible Vivien Sieber, a biologist, lecturer, and author of "Kino and Kinder: A Family's Journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust." Vivien shares her unique testimony as the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, shedding light on the struggles of European Jewish families during Nazi anti-Semitism. Join us as we explore Vivien's remarkable journey from biomedical research to academic development, learning technology, and her impactful venture into the world of information literacy. In this episode, you'll discover... Unveiling Family Secrets: Writing "Kino and Kinder" Exploring Holocaust Legacies: A Journey of Discovery Kindertransport: Rescuing Children Amidst Nazi Atrocities From Hospital to Orphanage: Kindertransport's Lasting Impact Contemporary Challenges to Democracy: Lessons from History And so much more! About Vivien Sieber: Vivien Sieber is a multifaceted individual with a diverse background, excelling in various domains. As an accomplished author, she penned "Kino and Kinder," a poignant narrative illuminating her family's experiences during World War II, chronicling her grandmother Paula's role as the matron of a hostel for girls saved by Kindertransport and her father Peter's journey from internment to service in mine sweeping and Naval intelligence. Vivien, also a skilled potter, explores the art of throwing and glazing pots through her venture, www.vivspots.com. Her extensive career spans teaching, administration, and curriculum development in Higher Education, with expertise in e-learning, curriculum design, e-assessment, Open Education, OER, and Digital Literacy. Furthermore, she brings a rich bioscientific background, contributing to research publications and teaching in diverse fields such as biotechnology, radiobiology, genetics, ecological genetics, and plant population genetics, holding a PhD in the latter. With a MA in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and a Diploma in Management, Vivien Sieber embodies a unique blend of literary, artistic, educational, and scientific accomplishments. Connect with Vivien Sieber on… Website: https://www.viviensieber.eu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivien-sieber-7b88ab3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siebervivien/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/372743364676132/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viviensieber517 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VivienSieber YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2uS7bBTkLCtyWVHuhQVnA Connect with Dwight Heck! Website: https://giveaheck.com (Free Book Offer) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Giveaheck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0i LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-raymond-heck-65a90150/