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The book comes with a CD featuring 33 stories read by the author, accompanied by bluesy interludes from Ronny Kummer. Walter Däpp's Bernese German 'Radio SRF 1 Morgegschichte' are meaningful and harmonious observations of everyday life that encourage listeners to reflect on the usual daily grind with a (self-)critical smile—and perhaps to "hurry" a little more slowly than usual as they continue on. Walter Däpp guides me as a reader or listener very directly into seemingly familiar situations. Yet, he then opens up a new space. He understands the linguistic quirks of his fellow humans because he listens to them closely. What truly distinguishes him as a gifted storyteller is his ability to interpret the speech patterns he picks up without prejudice—philosophically rather than judgmentally. Notably, this collection of stories has a lightness to it.