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The Third Reich of Dreams by Charlotte Beradt
A haunting collection of Nazi-era dreams revealing how authoritarian terror invaded not only public life but also the unconscious mind.
Knife by Salman Rushdie
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Life Imitates Art: Covid-19 Edition
Human reactions to pandemics, from literature spanning centuries, uncannily mirror those seen during COVID-19, suggesting repeating patterns of behavior, though views on our future remain divided.
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Poetry enriches the understanding of type 2 diabetes, bridging the gap between medical experience and patient emotions in healthcare.
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