The moment doesn’t arrive with a roar or with an exclamation of “Oh, God!” – that moment when you realize: “I’m not just getting older. I am old.” Westermann explores how it feels to know that the road ahead of you is shorter than the one you’ve already covered. Which of your wishes and desires haven’t yet been fulfilled? What scares you and what gives you hope? Where do you find your courage and confidence? That’s the focus of this wise, gentle, poetic and humorous book.
Christine Westermann spent a year recording what was on her mind: What do I still want to accomplish with my life? Or perhaps better stated: Where does life still want to take me? Do I still have time? How much carefree behavior and light-heartedness are still in it? What are some of the challenges I still want to set for myself, and how much courage will it take to face them?
The journalist pursues these questions with astonishing honesty and humor. A book that poses questions and seeks answers. Openly and honestly. A book that’s not a how-to or aspirational text. There are already far too many of those. Instead Christine Westermann looks toward the next stage of her life, as curious as she is doubtful and anxious. With warmth, great sincerity, earnestness and humor, she asks herself very personal questions.
