Reading with Alexa Hennig von Lange: insights into war and family

A top -class literary event is imminent! On Tuesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., the incredible Alexa Hennig von Lange will enter the stage of the Humboldt Library in Tegel. Prepare yourself, because the well-known author will present her excessive new novel "Maybe we can be happy"-the third part of the fascinating "home trilogy". A must for all literary enthusiasts!

"Alexa Hennig from Lange knows how to put it in a historical context like hardly any other personal stories and to illuminate deeply human questions. It is a privilege to welcome this outstanding writer to us," praises Harald Muschner, district councilor for culture, and thus makes the anticipation even more tangible.

a gripping story about war and humanity

In "Maybe we can be happy", Hennig takes us from long into the eventful times of the 1940s. At the center of the story is Klara, a mother of four small children who fights through the horrors of the war. Between bombing, hunger and the constant fear of survival, she not only face external challenges, but also inner conflicts - above all the difficult feeling that Jewish girls Great gave up. The tension increases when her granddaughter Isabell encounters tape recordings 50 years later, which documents her grandmother's memories of life. These strong stories raise a crucial question: How far would Isabell go to protect your family?

The "return trilogy" is more than just fiction; It is based on the moving memories of Hennig of Langes Grandmutter, who has included countless stories on tape. These deep insights into a past time make the reading particularly touching. Hennig von Lange, born in 1973, became known for her debut "Relax" and received the German Youth Literature Prize in 2002.

an evening full of literary discoveries

Entry to this unforgettable evening is 8 euros, reduced 5 euros. Interested parties will find the event in the Humboldt Library, Karolinenstraße 19, 13507 Berlin-Tegel. Take this opportunity to be captivated by the captivating stories of this extraordinary author. Further information on the event is available at www.stadtbibliothek-reinickendorf.de . Don't miss the chance to experience the moving power of these words up close!