All die Schönheit dieser Welt

Patrick and his older brother Tom begin a new life in New York as young men: Tom as a successful scientist and Patrick as a journalist at The New Yorker. However, just a year later, Tom unexpectedly passes away at the age of 26. To cope with the loss and grief of his brother, Patrick leaves his former life behind and works for the next ten years as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Day by day, he observes the many visitors to the famous museum, which helps him process his inner emptiness. Through the beauty of the artworks, he finds a new awareness that allows him to manage his grief and ultimately find solace. A book that touches all the senses, giving new meaning to life amidst sorrow. Simply wonderful. This witty, moving, beautifully written book takes the reader on a journey that unfolds like a revelation. It is proof of the power of art to illuminate life. Keith Christiansen, emeritus curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.