THE CLUB NO ONE WANTS TO JOIN - On Death, Grief, Friendship, and New Beginnings

How to cope with the premature loss of a partner? Verena Wriedt and Silke Telgen offer honest answers and personal insights into navigating the unthinkable.
An empowering and deeply moving book.

Verena Wriedt and Silke Telgen share the same devastating fate: both lost their partners far too soon, leaving behind a profound void. The two women met through their parallel experiences of loss and helped each other back onto their feet.

Together, they demonstrate that while time does not heal all wounds, one can learn to live with grief - especially when there are friends and family to provide a safety net and a reason to keep going.

In an account as emotional as it is gripping, Silke and Verena describe how they navigated their loss and the vital role that friendship, processing, and mutual support played in their journey. A moving testament to resilience and the power of connection.

Publisher: Rowohlt Polaris
Release: 06.10.2026
ISBN: 978-3-499-01985-2
224 Pages
Authors: Verena WriedtSilke Telgen

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Verena Wriedt

Verena Wriedt is a trained journalist with over 25 years of experience as an editor, reporter, and presenter. Whether on stage or on screen, she captivates audiences with her credibility, charm, and journalistic precision. Her particular strength lies in interviewing - leading conversations with empathy and confidence. As a renowned automotive and motorsport expert, she hosts international events and is fluent in four foreign languages. Since the passing of her husband, she has continued to lead his companies as an entrepreneur. A dedicated mother and ambassador for the German Heart Foundation, she masters life with passion and courage.

Silke Telgen

Silke Telgen , born in Northern Germany in 1974, studied German Literature in Frankfurt am Mein before building a successful career as a copywriter and Creative Director in international agencies. Her work has received numerous awards, and in 2019, she founded her own agency. Following the sudden death of her husband in 2021, she discovered writing as a powerful means of navigating grief and finding a new beginning. Today, she lives near Cologne with her partner and her dog, blending entrepreneurship with her creative passion. She is convinced that while humor may not solve everything, it certainly makes many things easier.