Speaking Event
This talk was given by Cara at a TEDx event at Texas State University using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
"Dear Cara, thank you very much! What an emotional and touching talk, apart from Buddy and Gerti I have never heard a testimonial from someone who was so close to Otto and it was a true revelation to me. It is simply wonderful how you manage to convey Otto’s personality to the public. It does him great justice and confirms the impression that I have always had of him, that of an exceptionally honourable and decent man of great intelligence and wisdom. We are truly grateful to you for keeping his memory alive."
Barbara Eldridge Anne Frank Fonds
“Dear Cara, Just finished watching your amazing and very moving talk. I felt like Otto was there with you. I am sure his face is beaming with love, joy and hope. Just think, one day we will all be together in heaven and we will have eternity to rejoice in each other’s company. Thank you so much for sharing this magnificent speech with me. What a beautiful gift you have been given and share so beautifully. Keep up the holy work you are doing. God bless...”
Father John Neiman
"Please watch this Tedx Talk! It is astonishing that Cara and Anne Frank’s father became friends for many years! See her talk about it here and read her book, “Strength From Tragedy”. When my son was in 8th grade in Pacific Grove, Cara gave her talk to his school. I was there and it knocked my socks off to learn about her life experiences with Otto. Cara and I became fast friends and I am still bowled over 25 years later, every time I consider her fortunate circumstances!"
Jamie Wright Curtis
“Cara's presentation was engaging, inspiring and thoughtful. Her message is perhaps more important now than ever. We received great feedback from all those who attended.”
Rabbi Avraham Mintz Executive Director Chabad Jewish Center - South Metro Denver
"Hi Cara, I actually received a Google alert about your speech yesterday afternoon. I quickly clicked on it watched your inspirational Ted talk. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the message and delivery was powerful. Especially liked how you incorporated Anne and Otto’s words, urging your audience to incorporate the meaning into their own lives. Well done! Cheers!"
Vincent Pankoke Jr. Lead Case Agent/Cold Case Diary Team
"Dear Cara, thank you for your mail. It is great! Congratulations! All the best, Gerti" (widow of Buddy Elias, Anne Frank’s first cousin)
Gerti Elias
"I had the privilege of coaching Cara Wilson Granat and she taught me so much. This talk is exactly what the world needs right now. Watch it!"
Michael E. Burns, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer/Dept. of Communication Studies/Co-Curator TEDx Texas State University
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