Andrea Van de Loo

Born during WWII in the Netherlands, Andrea van de Loo experienced a traumatic childhood. Her father's past as a member of the Nazi SS cast a long shadow over her life. Despite these challenges, Andrea embarked on a long and inspirational journey toward self-discovery and independence. Her search for self took her across the globe, where she found 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.The Pressing Stones takes readers through a deeply personal and emotional journey exploring themes of relationships, sexuality, motherhood, shamanic journeying, and self-discovery. This poignant portrayal of one woman's courage and determination to recover from her childhood trauma, and find inner peace and well-being, is a testament to the human spirit, inspiring readers to find their own paths toward healing and fulfillment.

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.