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Dramatic reading in Neubrandenburg: Annette Lucius' book about Parkinson's
The author Annette Lucius from Neubrandenburg presents her book “Drunken Flies” about Parkinson’s on June 25th.
Dramatic reading in Neubrandenburg: Annette Lucius' book about Parkinson's
In Neubrandenburg, the reading of Annette Lucius's debut novel “Drunken Flies” is keeping a lot of interested people in suspense. The first event was a complete success, so that the room could hardly accommodate all the visitors. Nordkurier reports that the author, herself from Neubrandenburg, tells a moving story. Her book, based on true events, centers on the life-changing diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
The protagonist of the story is the first-person narrator Karoline, a dentist in her fifties. The diagnosis hits her unexpectedly and forces her to find a new way to deal with her illness. Because as we know, around 200,000 people in Germany are affected by Parkinson's disease. This neurological disease, which is the second most common after Alzheimer's, brings with it a variety of challenges, such as fr.de describes.
The meaning of the book
As a doctor, Lucius herself already had prior knowledge of the effects of the disease before she received her own diagnosis. In “Drunken Flies” she describes not only her personal fear and feelings of failure, but also the widespread experience of being on the margins of society. It is a story that speaks from the souls of many of those affected and offers encouragement to deal with the illness.
The author emphasizes that accepting such a serious diagnosis often takes time. Lucius advocates that trained psychologists should be available in doctor's offices to support patients in difficult moments. The experiences she has had in dealing with her illness are not unusual for many, and she would like to encourage other sufferers.
Next reading in Neubrandenburg
For everyone who has now become curious, there is a second chance to find out more about the moving story. There will be another reading in Neubrandenburg on June 25th at 7 p.m., with admission starting half an hour earlier, at 6:30 p.m. The event is organized by the regional library support association. Anyone interested can call 0395 555-1355 or email service@regionalbibliothek-neubrandenburg.de register.
Drunk Flies not only provides a deeper insight into life with Parkinson's, but also opens eyes to the challenges many older people face. Lucius's invitation to live in the here and now and not compare yourself to others could be important for society as a whole.