There's a fair in heaven

Author: Ulrich, Johann

Brand: Avant-Verlag, Berlin

Color: Tan

Edition: 1

Page Count: 280

Part Number: 36896422

Publication Date: 01-05-2013

Details: Short description When her father dies, Birgit Weyhe suddenly asks herself about her family history for the first time. A few anecdotes and a lot of silence. When her daughter is asked to draw a family tree for homework, the full extent of her ignorance becomes apparent – even her grandparents are just faint outlines. The author embarks on a search for clues, but the research among the few remaining living relatives raises new questions. Based on letters, conversations and photographs, Weyhe tells the story of her grandparents' lives. She tells of a generation, born at the beginning of the 20th century, whose biography has been clearly stamped by German history. Slowly, the life stories of the emancipated Marianne, the broken Friedrich Carl and the married couple Herta and Edgar are revealed. Like puzzle pieces, the author pieces together her knowledge about her ancestors and discovers personal dramas of secret abortion, suppressed homosexuality, betrayal and guilt. "A magnificent family biography that also reflects German history of the last 100 years." (taz, Michael Brake) "Weyhe's new publication, which finally makes her one of the most interesting German comic authors" (FAZ, Andreas Platthaus) Press reviews "A magnificent family biography that also reflects German history of the last 100 years." (taz, Michael Brake)"Weyhe's new publication, which finally makes her one of the most interesting German comic authors" (FAZ, Andreas Platthaus)

EAN: 9783939080817

Model: 36896422

Languages: German

Binding: Paperback

Item Condition: Collectible - Like New

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