If the World Were Ours
YA Social Issues
The story of three young people who refuse to be silenced
Three young people struggle for their freedom: After 1945 Harry fights his way through the ruins of the post-war period; between 1988 and 1992 Jennifer ends up in the GDR’s most brutal youth labour camp for criticising the regime; and in the present day, slam poet Nadiem faces a right-wing mob at his first major performance. Decades separate these stories from one another, and yet beside being linked by a family network they are also united by their desire for freedom and self-determination, which quickly pushes the three young people to their limits. Nevertheless, all three find the courage to go on.
- Authentic and profound characters with whom readers immediately sympathise and whose fates they will never forget
- A moving examination of what it means to fight for freedom
- Stirring and hopeful, a plea to stand up for one’s beliefs and make a difference
Christian Linker, born in 1975, studied Theology in Bonn and worked in politics before dedicating himself fully to writing. His novels, which always grapple with controversial themes, have received numerous awards.
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The story of three young people who refuse to be silenced
Three young people struggle for their freedom: After 1945 Harry fights his way through the ruins of the post-war period; between 1988 and 1992 Jennifer ends up in the GDR’s most brutal youth labour camp for criticising the regime; and in the present day, slam poet Nadiem faces a right-wing mob at his first major performance. Decades separate these stories from one another, and yet beside being linked by a family network they are also united by their desire for freedom and self-determination, which quickly pushes the three young people to their limits. Nevertheless, all three find the courage to go on.
- Authentic and profound characters with whom readers immediately sympathise and whose fates they will never forget
- A moving examination of what it means to fight for freedom
- Stirring and hopeful, a plea to stand up for one’s beliefs and make a difference