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Anika Decker has a clear view! Fiercely funny, lovingly biting, and melancholically tearful, she tells with great love about this strange and unpredictable being: the human. Iris Berben

For the first time, I see myself completely in the mirror. I am thin and hunchbacked, my muscles have disappeared, my skin is yellow from the damaged liver. I resemble someone. Who could it be? Then it hits me: I look like Mr. Burns from The Simpsons! At least I still have a C cup. You are the real survivors!

When Rahel Wald awakens from a severe fever dream, she initially understands nothing. Where is she, why is it so loud here, what are all these tubes everywhere? Gradually, she begins to comprehend: she is in the hospital, she was in a coma. But being really sick, she had somehow imagined differently: more ceremonial, yes, sacred. As a comedy writer, Rahel is quite familiar with quirky characters and absurd situations, but this journey back to life from the other side is still a whole different ballgame. Especially when withdrawal from medication triggers nightmares and waving squirrels. Fortunately, she can rely on the unconditional support of her crazy family, who are always there for her. And one thing becomes clearer to Rahel: her life is far too precious to be shaped by others' expectations. From now on, she will take it into her own hands.

If I were a person, I would have cried multiple times while reading. A magnificent book. Touching and funny, silly and infinitely sad. Sibylle Berg

What a joy it was to read your book - I laughed out loud and cried on the paper. Katja Riemann

This is the chronology of two battles. The fight for survival and the fight for one's own independence. Tough and brave and sad and beautiful. Helene Hegemann

Full of strength and clarity, full of emotion and with her unforgettable...