This book follows the poignant stories of individuals in various eras who have sought to preserve their memories through physical objects. From the 16th-century physician who documented his surgical experiments in a box of wax figures to the 20th-century Holocaust survivor who collected photographs of her lost family, this work explores the myriad ways people have tried to capture and hold onto the past. Through riveting historical narratives, this book delves into the profound psychological and cultural significance of our attempts to preserve memory, both individually and collectively.
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🗸 Author(s): Kathryn Hughes
🗸 Title: The Memory Box
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (10458 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
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