A bridge between two walls.
The life paths of writer Ahmad Katlesh and journalist Vanessa Vu are influenced, but not defined, by wars, escape, and migration. Katlesh fled from Syria, lived in Jordan for a long time before coming to Germany in 2016. Vu was born in Germany, her parents escaped from Vietnam, and she spent her early years in a refugee shelter in Lower Bavaria. They met through dance and got to know each other through emails. They build bridges along faded memories, feelings, and longings, and share the experiences of an immigration story spanning two generations.
In their book, they write to each other and, in doing so, jointly tell a story of searching for comfort and love, of years-long battles with themselves, and of the societies surrounding them.
"A young, dynamic journalist with a keen and observant eye, always in touch with current events." From the jury's statement for awarding the Lessing Prize to Vanessa Vu.
