Grenzgänger zwischen zwei Leben

I felt it at a young age, that something was wrong with me. Who could have guessed that an abnormality was hiding in the back part of my brain, manipulating my life? My cognitive abilities were affected, I withdrew more and more, and my fear of intimacy grew. In this biography, Vilayphone Saisanavongphet describes how his life changed in an instant. At the age of 21, a vessel in his brain burst. Suddenly, not only were his dreams and wishes wiped away; his life was completely thrown off balance. The author shares in a very personal and relatable way what it’s like to start over, to learn everything anew, and to not lose oneself in the process. Today, at 38 years old, Vilayphone Saisanavongphet can reflect on this life-changing event. He hopes that others who may be in a similar situation can draw strength and hope from his stories, embodying the motto: The journey is the destination.