The Father
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Bitter and unforgiving, The Father is a devastating settling of accounts; a son's 'hate letter' to his father in Hell.
Niklas Frank Book order
March 9, 1939
Niklas Frank is a German author and journalist renowned for his unflinching examination of his father's complicity in Nazi atrocities. His work confronts the dark legacy of the past, delving into themes of inherited guilt and the responsibility of confronting uncomfortable historical truths. Through his writing, Frank challenges readers to grapple with the complexities of individual accountability within the context of state-sanctioned violence. His journalism and authorship serve as a powerful testament to the enduring impact of historical events on personal and familial legacies.
- 2021
- 2016
German Men Sit Down to Pee and Other Insights into German Culture
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Welcome to Germany, a country where you should always wait at the red man, show up on time for your wedding, and be extremely suspicious if anyone offers you a doughnut. 'German men sit down to pee' is a tongue-in-cheek guidebook to German culture that highlights the rules Germans consciously and unconsciously follow, while trying to make a little sense of it all along the way. Why, for example, mowing your lawn on a Sunday will mean getting an earful from your neighbour, but lie naked in the middle of a public park and nobody will bat an eyelid. Ideal for anyone visiting or moving to Germany, 'German Men Sit Down to Pee' offers a collection of insights into German culture while at the same time highlighting rules and cultural norms that those visiting Germany will not only find humorous but useful for avoiding any cultural faux-pas.
