Experience Jana Hensel at Kulturkeller Fulda with her book about East Germany, democracy, and social change. An evening filled with exciting insights and debates.
The award-winning author and journalist Jana Hensel reads from her latest book "Once Upon a Time There Was a Country – Why the East Is Saying Goodbye to Democracy." In it, she examines the causes behind the shaken trust in democracy in parts of eastern Germany. Hensel analyzes more than three decades of German reunification, the experiences of upheaval and disappointment, as well as the societal and political developments that have led to this situation.
As one of the most prominent voices of her generation, Hensel has shaped the debate on eastern Germany, identity, and political alienation since her bestseller "Zonenkinder" (2002). Her works and journalistic contributions – including for DIE ZEIT – offer nuanced insights into transformation processes and encourage discussion: How does trust in democracy emerge? What does a democratic society need to reconnect with itself? An evening that sheds light on current societal questions from a unique perspective.
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