Book (PL) - "Instytut Piękności" by Maria Paszyńska signed by author

“Instytut Piękności” by Maria Paszyńska is a poignant and powerful novel set in post-war Poland. It follows a group of women scarred by their experiences at Ravensbrück as they seek healing at a rehabilitation center known as the Beauty Institute. Through their intertwined stories, the book explores trauma, resilience, female solidarity, and the struggle to reclaim dignity after unimaginable suffering. Deeply emotional and beautifully written, it highlights both the fragility and extraordinary strength of the human spirit.