Suzanne Rico’s life was forever altered by the death of her mother, which propelled her into a profound journey of grief and self-discovery. For two years, she struggled to confront her mother’s passing and the unfinished memoir that held the key to understanding her family's complex history in Nazi Germany. Upon finally opening that memoir, Suzanne not only began to process her grief but also embarked on a mission to uncover the truth about her grandfather’s involvement in creating a weapon for Adolf Hitler. This exploration led her to grapple with difficult themes of generational guilt and the legacy of trauma, ultimately transforming her perspective on what it means to remember and honor those who came before us. Join us as Suzanne shares her emotional roller coaster of discovery, revealing how storytelling can illuminate dark histories and foster connections across generations.
Takeaways:
Suzanne Rico's journey of grief transformed her understanding of her family's complex past.
Reading her mother's memoir was pivotal in Suzanne's healing process.
Exploring her family's history in Nazi Germany led Suzanne to confront uncomfortable truths.
The connection between generational trauma and personal identity is explored in depth throughout Suzanne's narrative.
Suzanne emphasizes the importance of asking questions about family history for future generations.
The podcast illustrates how storytelling can serve as a powerful tool for healing.
Suzanne Rico is a print and television journalist whose morning news broadcast won 3 Emmy awards. Her writing has been featured in O the Oprah magazine, the Atlantic, Outside Magazine, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, and others. After two decades spent covering national and international stories, her podcast, The Man Who Calculated Death, is the first time Suzanne has turned the lens on herself. Suzanne earned her bachelor's degree in mass communications from UCLA and her master's in broadcast communications from San Francisco State University.
Connect with Suzanne:
Website: http://themanwhocalculateddeath.com/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
08:00 - The Unexpected Journey Begins
10:20 - Family History and Personal Identity
15:00 - The Role of Storytelling in Healing
21:00 - Opening the Memoir: A Turning Point
30:00 - From Puzzle to Roadmap
35:00 - Understanding a Complex Legacy
45:00 - Meeting a Holocaust Survivor
52:00 - Transformation Through Storytelling
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