Linda Bauer

This book is not a dry political treatise, but an honest account of a life lived. The author describes how he experienced two systems — the GDR and the FRG — and how ideology and power shape everyday life. Often uncompromising, sometimes provocative, but always deeply human. There is no academic jargon here, only genuine experience that resonates. Anyone who wants to understand how history shapes us will truly find this book worth reading.

Amelie Müller

Ideologien Altes und Neues Reich – Eier zwei Stunden gekocht und doch nicht weich is a highly personal and unflinchingly honest reflection on two very different political systems. The author recounts his experiences as an eyewitness of both the GDR and the FRG without getting lost in complicated theories — instead, he speaks directly and sincerely from lived experience.

I found the comparisons between past and present social developments particularly compelling. One can sense the disappointment with political and societal shortcomings, but also a strong appeal to think independently and remain critical. At times, the wording feels somewhat pointed, and in a few places I would have appreciated more nuance. Nevertheless, the book provokes thought and strikes a chord — especially today, when trust in politics and the media is often fragile.

Anyone looking not for an academic analysis but for authentic eyewitness insights will find what they are seeking here.

teletok.de

What makes this book special is its authenticity. It is not a scientific analysis, but a candid and deeply honest life story that goes beyond politics and places the human being at its center. The author writes about Christianity in a socialist state, about the pervasive influence of media power, about hope and disappointment, about what was gained — and what was lost.

With keen sensitivity and great experience, he describes how ideologies may change over time, yet often repeat the same mistakes.