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Brigitte Zeplien

    This author turned to writing after a career as an educator and principal. Their literary work is shaped by these experiences and a deep understanding of learning and the human psyche. Through their writing, they explore complex themes, offering readers a unique perspective on the world.

    Katharina Stern or Tell Me If There's No One in Heaven
    • Set in Rostock, Germany, in 1996, the story follows Katharina Stern, a school principal reflecting on her life as her son deals with a brain tumor. As her family confronts this crisis, Katharina reminisces about her past in the former GDR, uncovering the disillusionment behind the facade of a seemingly perfect life and the profound transformations that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall. The narrative intertwines personal struggle with historical context, exploring themes of memory, change, and resilience.

      Katharina Stern or Tell Me If There's No One in Heaven