PEOPLE INTO SOAP: A MYTH WE BELIEVED

Did the Nazis really turn people into soap? This terrifying vision, ingrained in post-war consciousness, turns out to be more complicated than it seems. Immerse yourself in the fascinating, albeit dark, history of the creation of one of the most shocking myths of World War II. Learn about the behind-the-scenes investigation that sheds new light on the events of years ago.

• Fascinating analysis of the creation of the myth of soap from people
• Detailed investigation conducted by Tomasz Bonek
• Discovering the dark sides of fascist medicine
• Shocking accounts from post-war Poland
• Explanation of the role of Zofia Nałkowska and her Medallions
• Analysis of the activities of German anatomists in Gdańsk, Poznań and Wrocław

Tomasz Bonek's book is not only a journalistic investigation, but also a deep reflection on the mechanisms of the creation and consolidation of false narratives. The author analyzes with extraordinary precision the available documents, witness accounts and historical contexts to get to the truth about the events that shook post-war Poland. Is the soap factory made of human fat in Gdańsk a fact or just an element of propaganda?

The author leads us through the labyrinth of post-war investigations, showing how the rumor about soap from people became a symbol of German cruelty. He introduces the figure of Zofia Nałkowska, whose Medallions solidified this image in the consciousness of Poles. Bonek analyzes what the writer saw in the anatomical institute of Professor Rudolf Spanner and how these experiences influenced her work. Did Nałkowska fall victim to disinformation or did she consciously contribute to the consolidation of the myth?

This book is also a story about the dark sides of fascist medicine. Bonek examines what German anatomists in Gdańsk, Poznań and Wrocław were doing. Do they have the blood of innocent victims on their hands? What experiments did they conduct on prisoners in concentration camps? The author does not avoid difficult questions and tries to present the facts objectively, even if they are shocking and terrifying.

People into Soap: A Myth We Believed is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II, the mechanisms of propaganda and the creation of myths. It is a book that forces reflection and questioning of established patterns of thinking. Tomasz Bonek proves that historical truth is often more complex and ambiguous than it seems.