Über Mütter und Nicht-Mütter. Lena Gorelik spricht mit Insa Wilke

These days, it's easy to lose faith in the meaning of stories and the good power of words. One person who refuses to do so is Lena Gorelik. In her speeches and essays over the past few months, the writer has repeatedly insisted on the possibility of cohesion and reminded us of the strengthening power of connections and commitment. Anyone who reads or listens to them immediately senses that Lena Gorelik's words are not empty, but mean living action.

In her new novel "All My Mothers", she turns her attention to figures who are emotionally and politically charged like no others in the family constellation: Mothers and non-mothers. Lena Gorelik tells of daughters who meet the mother's gaze, of expectant mothers, of women who terminate their pregnancies. A literary orchestrated dance that takes into account the many sides of life. "All My Mothers" is an extraordinary book that knows about the coldness that people are exposed to and tells against it. An affection and devotion that respects others and allows them to be their own.

The stories that Lena Gorelik creates from this cosmos of relationships will be revealed to the Mannheim audience before anyone else: We have the pleasure and honor of her coming to Mannheim for the preview with the book, which is hot off the press. We want to celebrate this with her!

This event will be recorded by SWR KULTUR. Broadcast dates at swr.de/swrkultur.

With the kind support of BKK Pfalz.