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Martin Suter and Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre Release New Conversation Book

The acclaimed authors delve into personal loss, language, and life's peculiarities in their latest work, 'Kein Grund, gleich so rumzuschreien.'

  • The book, a follow-up to their 2020 collaboration, features recorded and refined conversations between the two authors on a wide range of topics, from language quirks to personal grief.
  • Themes of loss and mortality run through the book, with Suter reflecting on the deaths of his wife and mother, and Stuckrad-Barre exploring his own vulnerabilities.
  • The authors discuss the nuances of language, such as the naming of flowers like 'Vergissmeinnicht,' and philosophical musings on figures like Sisyphos.
  • The book offers a mix of lighthearted banter and deeper introspection, with topics ranging from tulips and lawnmower robots to addiction and body image struggles.
  • A promotional reading tour for the book is set to begin on December 14, with stops in cities including Berlin, Munich, and Vienna.
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