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Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo

Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo

Autobiography of a Child Prostitute and Heroin Addict
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
297
Published
1981
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the raw, first-person account of Christiane F., a young girl who fell into the grips of heroin addiction and prostitution in 1970s West Berlin. Originally published in 1979, the book details her descent into the drug scene and her struggle for survival. It's a stark look at a dark period for youth in the city.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkEmotionalGrittyReflective
Coming of AgeSurvivalMorally Grey

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Sociology True Crime Biography Contemporary Literature Drama

Authors

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Christiane Felscherinow

Christiane Felscherinow is the author of the powerful memoir Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo. This unflinching account of her experiences with drug addiction in Berlin has resonated with readers worldwide.

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Horst Rieck

Horst Rieck is the author behind the powerful memoir Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo. This work offers a raw look at life in Berlin's youth drug scene.

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Kai Hermann

Kai Hermann is the author behind the powerful memoir Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo. This work offers a raw and unflinching look at life in Berlin's youth drug scene.

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Sonja Vukovic

Sonja Vukovic is the author behind the powerful memoir Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo. Her work offers a raw and unflinching look at difficult realities.

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