Erika Freeman spent most of her life in New York, but one evenings, she appears on the talk show "Willkommen Österreich" hosted by Dirk Stermann. She captivates both him and the nation. In her old age, she returns to her hometown of Vienna and now Dirk visits her every Wednesday, where they indulge in Kipferln and Melange while engaging in conversations about life, the universe, and Erika's fascinating experiences.
Born in 1927, Erika fled to New York at the age of 12 to escape the Nazis. She grew up in an orphanage, played a role in the founding of Israel, and became a psychoanalyst after completing her studies. She faced life's challenges alone, as her mother did not survive the war. Her father, who allegedly had died in a concentration camp, believed himself to be the sole survivor of their family until he encountered his brother on Broadway. As a therapist, Erika became a celebrity, with a roster of patients ranging from Brando to Monroe. Now, at 95, she has reclaimed her Austrian identity and is residing in the famous Hotel Imperial, once frequented by Hitler. When asked how she is doing, she replies, "Good. If not today, then tomorrow."
"A humorous German media star who should be taken very seriously as an Austrian novelist." Die Welt
