There were a few awkward word selections and the overall structure of the book was a bit jumpy from subject to subject. Even without the cross dressing Charlotte would have been an unusual boy. The 2004 Pulitzer Prize-winning play I Am My Own Wife is the work of renowned playwright Doug Wright. She died in 2000, age 74. Zeitweise (und gegen Ende) super spannend, an anderen Stellen echt zäh. Unable to add item to List. 3 out of 5 stars. I Am My Own Wife is underwritten by support from Workplace Options. Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can ... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Refresh and try again. After reading I Am My Own Wife, I ended up on a trip to Europe and made sure to visit her museum in Berlin. Please try your request again later. From the Obie Award-winning author of Quills comes this acclaimed one-man show, which explores the astonishing true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Wer bei diesem Buch denkt, bei der Geschichte von Charlotte von Mahlsdorf (eigentlich Lothar Beerfelde) handle es sich einfach um eine Aneinanderreihung von schlüpfrigen Geschichten, irrt ganz gewaltig. Then takes over abandoned building and makes it into a museum of the time period he loves most. Hija de guerras, encontró la paz en la colección de muebles antiguos, y es eso lo que desmerece el libro: su fetiche se convierte en un goce unidireccional. Hija de guerras, encontró la paz en la colección de muebles antiguos, y es eso lo que desmerece el libro: su fetiche se convierte en un goce unidireccional. (Propongo una lectura que alcance solo hasta páginas después del ensayo fotográfico; lo demás es ripio de madera.) ... from the current schemes of things I am expecting a twist from the expected outcome? Author Casey McQuiston took the romance world by storm with her 2019 debut, Red, White & Royal Blue. A more in-depth look at the unbelievable story of how a German transvestite was able to live under two oppressive regimes - first under Nazi rule and then under Communism. Theater, Drama. So many experiences through which she survived - even when asserting herself about her furniture passions, lifestyle, etc. As a person she comes across as being modest, unassuming and unpretentious but with a tough and determined streak within her which allowed her to kill her truly shocking father and stand up repeatedly to the corrupt DDR authorities. He describes himself having trouble writing the play, being confused about Charlotte’s story, and needing to know more about her world. A compelling true story of hope. A brave woman with a fascinating story to tell. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Visit Amazon's Charlotte von Mahlsdorf Page, Environmentalist & Naturalist Biographies. Reading on she expressed exactly what she was thinking! I want to call this book a cozy read, because that's how her style is. Touching and compassionate! I don't want to ruin one moment of surprise in Charlotte von Mahlsdorf's story by elaborating here. I Am My Own Wife. I felt so connected to that home just from reading her story. Her story is really about someone who dared to be different and who made. 10 copies to give away...maybe more. Moving, and an important historical record, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2010. Aber lest doch mal selbst und bildet Euch eine Meinung. I Am My Own Wife. I Am My Own Wife encapsulates Wright’s discovery process, including him as one of the almost 40 characters played by a single actor, and uncovering, one anecdote at a time, the life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf as well as the culture in which she lived. Her story is really about someone who dared to be different and who made no apologies for it. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I Am My Own Wife (Original, Play, Drama, Solo, Broadway) opened in New York City Dec 3, 2003 and played through Oct 31, 2004. A tour de force performance, in the vein of Long Wharf favorites An Iliad and Satchmo at the Waldorf, I Am My Own Wife tells the inspiring true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. I came across Charlotte von Mahlsdorf (1928-2002) after reading the entire oeuvre of Quentin Crisp. What were you thinkin?." by Cleis Press. This family trusted the very people that were meant to save Jack's life. “I Am My Own Wife" is a happy marriage of old-school storytelling and modern theatrical style. Or maybe that is just me hoping. Fighting Parkinson's...and Winning: A memoir of my recovery from Parkinson's Disease, 355: The Women of Washington's Spy Ring (Women Spies). It is also one of the most comprehensive sources of queer history in Germany from 1930-1990. A double Goodreads Choice Award winner... A soft-spoken transvestite wanting nothing more than to live as a hausfrau, Charlotte von Mahlsdorf instead was caught up in the most harrowing dramas of 20th century Europe, surviving both the Nazis and the Communists. Read after seeing the play (of the same name) which was based on this book. What I expected: A memoir of a transwoman's life growing up in Nazi Germany and the German Democratic Republic. It demanded that I get out my maps of Germany to find the areas where Charlotte lived, as she had lived in the time and vicinity of my own German ancestors. A mãe de Charlotte dizia “não concordar” com a filha, mas respeitar seus posicionamentos. I am My Own Wife: The True Story of Charlotte Von Wahlsdorf, byCharlotte Von Wahlsdorf, Narrated by Dennis Holland, Produced by Audible Inc. and downloaded from audible.com. What I especially liked about Charlotte's book is that it was almost like having a conversation with her. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Uneven, and I’ll admit the author’s quaint, rigid view of femininity drove me batty (yes, I know, different generations, etc. War II Germany. I can't wait to go to Berlin and visit her Grunderzeit museum. A wonderful memoir written in simple prose by courageous humanitarian who lived through some of the most interesting periods in Germany's history. 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