Who Was Bertha Pappenheim? Jews of the Danube Pt. 5 Brief overview of the life and works of Bertha Pappenheim. Although she is often recognized as “Anna O,” who had a huge influence on the history of psychoanalysis, most of her life was actually dedicated to the rights and protection of women and children. Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...