Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo

by Christiane F.

Description

This raw and unflinching memoir chronicles the descent of a young girl into the brutal realities of drug addiction and prostitution in 1970s West Berlin. At just fifteen, Christiane F. recounts her early life, marked by societal neglect and personal struggles, which led her to heroin and the streets by the age of thirteen. The narrative offers a stark look at the allure and devastation of drug culture, the exploitation faced by vulnerable youth, and the desperate search for connection in a world that often offers none. It is a powerful, albeit harrowing, testament to survival and a critical examination of the societal failures that can push individuals to the brink.

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Published Jun 1, 1999

367 pages

ISBN: 9783453162891

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Details

First Published

1978

Language

deu

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo by Christiane F..

Substance Use
Sexual Content
Child Abuse
Exploitation