Bettina Wilpert reads from The Bearded Woman”: Insights into motherhood!

Bettina Wilpert reads from The Bearded Woman”: Insights into motherhood!

There is an exciting event in Leipzig's lively literary scene that you definitely shouldn't miss. The talented author Bettina Wilpert presents her latest work, “The Bearded Woman,” on June 21, 2025 at Conne Island. Together with the artist Simoné Goldschmidt-Lechner, she will not only read passages from her book, but also provide deeper insights into the themes of her story. But what is this novel actually about?

The Bearded Woman is a highly autobiographical work that examines in depth the challenges and changes that come with the role of motherhood. The protagonist Alex is the focus of the story. She is in emotional distress, having to help her mother after an accident while being without her one-year-old daughter for four days. In this context, Alex reflects on her experiences of childbirth and the associated feelings of guilt and insecurity - topics that Wilpert wants to address very personally. According to [lvz.de].

A voice for motherhood

Bettina Wilpert, born in Eggenfelden in 1989, has not only had an impressive literary career, but has also found a unique approach to the topics of motherhood and queerness. In her book she actively addresses the lack of literature about birth and physical experiences. She sees it as courageous to incorporate vulnerable body experiences into literature. Wilpert herself is the mother of two small children and can therefore report first-hand about the complex feelings and challenges that motherhood brings with it. This perhaps explains why the book takes place in a Bavarian village, where her roots lie.

The author is not only active as a writer, but has also studied at renowned educational institutions. Her career took her via Potsdam, Berlin and Leipzig to cultural studies, English studies and literary writing. She has already celebrated great success with her debut novel “Nothing That Happens to Us,” which received a lot of attention because of its critical examination of the #MeToo movement. These experiences also enrich her new novel, where she describes the complex interplay between motherhood and the identity of the main character Alex. According to goethe.de, Wilpert deals with personal and social themes in many of her works that stimulate readers to think.

Critical discussion and awards

Wilpert has ensured that her literature is not only entertaining, but also thought-provoking. The novel “Nothing that happens to us” was not only praised for its strong narrative style, but also won various prizes, including the ZDF »aspekte« literature prize. Her efforts to address relevant topics in her work ensure that Bettina Wilpert is noticed not only in the literary scene, but also by the general public. She can now look forward to an interesting development for her current novel - the book has 192 pages and costs 22 euros.

So if you want to learn more about the challenges of motherhood and the personal struggles of women in the thought-provoking atmosphere of Leipzig, you shouldn't miss Bettina Wilpert's reading. There will certainly be utility for anyone interested in modern literature and thinking about personal stories that reflect society. Take part in this special event and gain deeper insights into the world of the author, who courageously incorporates her own experiences into her works. Further information can also be found at wikipedia.de.