The boy needs fresh air

The audiobook of the film adaptation of Hape Kerkeling's bestseller. With "I'm Off Now," he has inspired millions to push their personal boundaries. Now, Hape Kerkeling speaks about his childhood; disarmingly honest, with great humor and seriousness. He reflects on his early years in the Ruhr area, Bonanza games, cucumber sandwiches, and the first color television; the ups and downs of a thirty-year turbulent career - and why sometimes it's a blessing to be able to hide behind a mustache and a handbag. He shares touching encounters and losses, courage in life, and the energy to keep getting back up.

"What on earth drove me into the glaring spotlight, right among the show wolves? Actually, I'm more of the cozy, clumsy type and not at all a show-off. So why did I want so desperately to be 'famous' from such a young age? And how did that actually work out? Well, maybe simply because I had to promise my grandma that as a six-year-old kid...".