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Bernard Jean Bettelheim

Bernard Jean Bettelheim was a person who lived a long time ago and did many things. He was born in the early 1900s and grew up in a place called Austria. He was really smart and learned a lot about science and medicine. When he grew up, he became a doctor and helped many sick people.

One of the most important things that Bettelheim did was help children who were sick in their minds. These children were really sad and didn't know how to be happy. Bettelheim tried to help them by talking to them and making them feel important.

Bettelheim also wrote many books that helped people learn more about the mind and emotions. One of his famous books is called "The Uses of Enchantment." This book talks about how stories and fairy tales can help children understand their feelings better.

Sadly, Bettelheim passed away in the 1990s, but he is still remembered for all the good things he did to help people.