Ulrike Draesner Explores Motherhood in New Personal Book

The acclaimed author delves into her adoption journey in 'zu lieben,' challenging traditional concepts of family and identity.

Draesner, a celebrated German author, shares her personal story of adopting a child from Sri Lanka.
The book, titled 'zu lieben,' blurs the line between fiction and memoir by striking out the word 'Roman' in its subtitle.
The narrative highlights the complex bureaucratic processes and emotional challenges of international adoption.
Through her precise observations, Draesner emphasizes that identity and family are evolving processes rather than fixed states.
Her work contributes to contemporary discussions on alternative family structures and motherhood.