Die Familien der anderen

Books are an inseparable part of Christine Westermann's life, even though her journey to them resembled an obstacle course. With wonderful self-irony, she elegantly and honestly recounts how she discovered books and Thomas Mann, embarking on a captivating journey through her own family history. Christine Westermann long hesitated to approach Thomas Mann's "The Magic Mountain," even though it sat on the shelf in her parents' home. What books did she grow up with, and which ones are still intertwined with her life today? Why did reading play a minor role in her life for so long? How did she come to make book recommendations for the radio? With great enthusiasm, Christine Westermann writes about the joy of reading and the curiosity about the lives of others that comes with it. In this book, she delves into the tumultuous history of her family and the many books that have shaped her.