Tolstoi begann seinen Roman Anna Karenina einst mit den Worten: "Alle glücklichen Familien sind einander ähnlich, aber jede unglückliche Familie ist auf ihre besondere Art unglücklich." Das lässt sich auch über die Liebe sagen - das Gefühl ist dasselbe, doch der Ausdruck verschieden. All das Schöne und Tragische der Liebe, aber nie gleich. Reflections of a Lover ist eine Sammlung von Gedichten auf Deutsch und Englisch über ein und dieselbe Person. Über die Widersprüche, aber auch die Hoffnung, die sich mit diesem Menschen ergeben. Die Liebe, die zwei Menschen miteinander teilen. All das findet sich hier. In der Hinsicht ist es ein klassischer romantischer Gedichtband, aber auch so viel mehr. Liebe ist zwar universell, aber nie klassisch. So wie in diesem Gedichtband. Eine längst überfällige Liebeserklärung in Buchform. Mit einem Gastbeitrag von BastiChidori.

It is easy to judge a book by its cover, because reading and understanding is more effort than most people in this world are willing to put in. Love, Obsession, Depression, Heartbreak and Self-Reflection; each poem in this book offers insight into the journey of becoming a new, better and different person. The most grueling questions sometimes have the simplest answers. Sometimes, all you can do is wait and see where life leads you- and, after more or less time, the answer may be waiting in front of you.

In a harsh and unforgiving world, Felicia, an orphan, finds solace in the company of Mary. Their love blossoms, but soon they discover that the world remains the cruel place they knew. Betrayal and disillusionment tarnish their dreams. Felicia questions the true nature of her reality a lot. Yet, a flicker of hope remains. Will Felicia find peace amidst the harsh realities or be forever shadowed by her own imagination?

I never have to truly be alone, for there will always be someone or something to distract me. However, if I still feel lonely I take to writing. I lay my thoughts down on display on the page and be as truthful as I can be. For someone might find solace in my words and feel less lonely. This is a collection of poems, short stories/ texts. These are my thoughts and reflections on life, love and the world. The records of my coping with depression and being labeled as neurodivergent through a selecion of texts I have written over the last year. May they be of help to you.

One ordinary bus ride changes Tiny's life when her eye catches a mysterious stranger. Somehow she feels connected to him wherefore she wants to find out who he is. But as soon as she starts to search, he disappears without a trace. Will she be able to unravel his mysterious personality?

A provocative scholar delivers the first book on the new science of storytelling: the latest thinking on why we tell stories and what stories reveal about human nature.

Enjoy a little colorful collection of pictures and poetry about the sweetest, strongest power in the universe that connects us all: L.O.V.E.