Eidetic Echoes

Yvonne Padmos

In Eidetic Echoes, Yvonne Padmos invites readers into a profound exploration of the human psyche, shaped by the dual blades of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and an extraordinary eidetic memory. This memoir transcends personal narrative, becoming a philosophical odyssey that ponders: Could our deepest traumas be cosmic lessons, reverberating through multiple existences? After surviving a life-altering coma, Yvonne's life took on a new rhythm—intense, urgent, and devoid of patience. In the stillness of night, she writes, capturing the essence of her thoughts with a clarity that only the silence can afford. This book is a daring experiment in literary form, where Yvonne Padmos becomes both the subject and the scientist. Inspired by psychological studies like Asch's conformity experiments, she engages with experts, the public, and herself in roles that allow her to...