Benni Bauerdick is a 1LIVE presenter, WDR television reporter, podcaster and trained grief counselor.
"We need to talk more about death and grief because we can learn so much about life in the process," says the 36-year-old, who published his first book this fall and will be reading from it this evening.
The journalist has made it his mission to accompany mourners on their journey and break through taboos. It's time to bring these issues to life, because no one is alone. This evening will certainly be emotional, but also life-affirming, uplifting, entertaining and with lots of impulses and tips from grief work.