The Pressing Stones

Encompassing eighty years of experience, Andrea van de Loo's memoir, The Pressing Stones: The Healing Journey of a Nazi's Daughter, takes readers through a deeply personal and emotional journey, exploring family, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, motherhood, psychedelics, addiction recovery, and the generational impacts of war.

Born during WWII in the Netherlands, Andrea experienced a traumatic childhood, with her father's past as a member of the Nazi SS casting a long shadow over her life. Despite these challenges, Andrea embarked on an inspirational journey toward self-discovery and independence.

Her search for self takes her across the globe, where she finds solace and purpose. Dedicated to the spiritual visions of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, Andrea is guided by her inner promptings on the path of healing-which continues through her eighth decade, showing that peace, freedom, joy, and happiness are possible, even through our darkest tribulations.