Wellen

For the second time, he has become a father. One night, his little daughter won't stop crying, and the next, he wonders if she is still breathing. During the day, he finds himself surrounded by diapers, bottles, and the Playmobil of his first child. While his wife is the main breadwinner, he dreams of a life in a big house by the sea or of sex with others. He feels overwhelmed as a father and insecure as a man. Why is it so difficult for him to fit into his role? And what dark sides does his masculinity hold, what potential for anger and violence lies dormant within him? With his child in his arms, he searches for answers and finds moments of love, closeness, and happiness.

"Waves" is a novel about the ups and downs in the everyday life of a young father, a reflection on the miracle of life and the love for one's own child. It tells the story of a modern man striving for equality in a society where old ideals and gender roles still prevail. Heinz Helle's most personal book and a highly poetic text of great power and relevance.