When does the event start?

The reading and discussion begins on 07.10.2026 at 19:00 in the KOENIGmuseum in Landshut.

What is the admission fee?

Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Is registration required?

No, registration is not necessary.

Will there be a Q&A session afterward?

Yes, after the reading, Louis Lewitan will answer questions from the audience.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is the KOENIGmuseum, Am Prantlgarten 1 in 84028 Landshut.

What is The Blind Spot about?

The book deals with the repressed Nazi past in families and shows how silence, memory, and processing continue to resonate today.

An Evening about Memory, Silence, and the Power of Questions

Name: Reading and Discussion: Louis Lewitan "The Blind Spot"
Start: 2026-10-07T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-07T23:30:00+02:00
Location: KOENIGmuseum

An Evening about Memory, Silence, and the Power of Questions

At the KOENIGmuseum, literature meets contemporary history: Louis Lewitan and Stephan Lebert open a space for conversations that have been absent in many families for decades with The Blind Spot. The reading and discussion delve into German memory culture and the question of how much the years 1933 to 1945 still resonate today.

When Family Histories Become Political

Lewitan, a trauma and stress expert and the son of survivors, and journalist Stephan Lebert collect one hundred conversations with the next generation in their book. This does not yield a sober finding but rather a literarily condensed non-fiction book about repressed family stories, transgenerational traumas, and the delicate beauty of questioning. Those who see literature as a space for insight will find a reading of unusual depth here.

Word Art Between Report and Inquiry

The evening combines journalistic precision with psychological depth. The two authors show how silence in families becomes a narrative of its own kind: fragmentary, painful, often deciphered only late. It is precisely here that the literary quality of this conversational format lies: It works with voices, breaks, and memory work, without losing sight of historical responsibility.

The KOENIGmuseum as a Suitable Venue

The KOENIGmuseum at Prantlgarten provides the appropriate setting. The place stands for concentration, open perception, and cultural-historical presence. Those attending the reading will not experience a distant podium situation, but rather an intimate encounter with the authors followed by a discussion and audience conversation.

Context and Resonance

The current reception highlights the relevance of the book for the public discourse on the examination of the Nazi past and family memory. This brings the evening into a present where literature not only tells but also questions, organizes, and uncovers. It is in this very aspect that the special strength of this literary experience unfolds.

Conclusion: Anyone interested in readings with depth, memory culture, and contemporary literary history should not miss this evening. Louis Lewitan and Stephan Lebert invite you to an encounter that resonates and lingers long in the mind.