Bettina Wilpert reads from The bearded woman: insights into being a mother!

Bettina Wilpert reads from The bearded woman: insights into being a mother!

In the living literary scene of Leipzig there is an exciting appointment that should never be missed. The talented author Bettina Wilpert presents her latest work on June 21, 2025 at Conne Island, "The bearded woman". Together with the artist Simoné Goldschmidt-Glechner, she will not only read passages from her book, but also give deeper insights into the topics of her narrative. But what is this novel about?

"The bearded woman" is a highly autobiographical work that examines the challenges and changes associated with the role of motherhood. The protagonist Alex is the focus of the narrative. She is in an emotional emergency situation and has to help her mother after an accident, while she has to do without her one -year -old daughter for four days. In this context, Alex reflects on her experiences of the birth and the associated feelings of guilt and uncertainty - topics that Wilpert wants to address very personally. According to [lvz.de] (https://www.lvz.de/lokales/bettina-wilpert-in-liepzig-aus-i-buch-die-baertigen-frau-baigen-frau736vagrjadye26skhKny.html? Catholic Bavarian origin.

a voice for motherhood

Bettina Wilpert, born in 1989 in Eggenfelden, not only put an impressive literary career, but also found unique access to the subjects of motherhood and queerness. In her book, she actively deals with the lack of literature about birth and physical experiences. In doing so, she sees it as brave to incorporate vulnerable body experiences into the literature. Wilpert himself is the mother of two young children and can therefore report first -hand about the complex feelings and challenges that mother is. This may explain why the book takes place in a Bavarian village where its roots lie.

The author is not only active as a writer, but also studied at renowned training centers. Her career led her to cultural studies, English and literary writing via Potsdam, Berlin and Leipzig. With her debut novel "nothing that happens to us" she has already celebrated great success, which received a lot of attention because of his critical examination of the #Metoo movement. These experiences also enrich her new novel, where it describes the complex interaction between motherhood and identity of the main character Alex. According to goethe.de Wilpert deals with personal and social topics in many of her works that stimulate readers.

critical examination and awards

Wilpert made sure that her literature is not only entertaining, but also stimulates thinking. The novel "nothing that happens to us" was not only praised for its strong narrative style, but has also inserted various prizes, including the ZDF "aspects" literature prize. Her efforts to address relevant topics in her work ensure that Bettina Wilpert is not only perceived in the literary scene, but also in the general public. For her current novel, she can now look at an interesting development - the book has 192 pages and costs 22 euros.

So if you want to learn more about the challenges of motherhood and the personal fights of women in the atmosphere of Leipzig that stimulates thinking about thinking, you should not miss the reading of Bettina Wilpert. There will certainly be usability for everyone who is interested in modern literature and would like to think about personal stories that reflect society. Take part in this special event and gain deeper insights into the world's world, who courageously processes her own experiences in her works. You can also find more information on wikipedia.de.