Hendrika: From Nazi-Occupied Amsterdam to a New Life: A Story of Courage, Immigration & Healing | 150
On this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, we sit down with Hendrika, author of Open Turns: From Dutch Girl to New Australian, to explore her extraordinary life journey. Having grown up in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, Hendrika shares powerful memories of her childhood during WWII—including her mother’s courageous role in the Dutch resistance and the sheltering of a Jewish girl.
We follow her story as her family emigrates to Australia, and later, as Hendrika builds a life in America over four decades. In this intimate conversation, she reflects on how echoes of her past resonate in today’s world, and how she continues her path of self-discovery and healing.
Join us for a moving conversation about survival, resilience, immigration, and the human spirit—an episode that feels especially relevant in today’s climate
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