Tagebücher & Memoiren

Haiti is a land of incredible beauty and rich culture, but it's also been plagued by corruption and poverty. Author David Frederick remembers a happy childhood growing up in picturesque St. Marc, Haiti-until the day he and his family had to flee following a brutal massacre in 2004. Lakay: A Journey of Struggle, Perseverance, and Hope leads readers through glimpses of the author's life in Haiti amid growing social unrest and government corruption, as well as his life as a new immigrant to the United States. Frederick shares stories of the many obstacles he overcame while still holding onto hope. And after a return visit to Haiti, the author reflects on the current state of his native country and calls on this generation to be a force for change.Those who grew up in Haiti may vividly remember some of the places and events discussed in this book, but even non-Haitians can still envision themselves moving along the same road the author has traveled because, at the end of the day, we have all traveled this road. We may not all come from the same place or end up at the same destination, but we have all shared moments of suffering, fear, hope, setbacks, and triumph. We all wish to live in a peaceful and prosperous world.

Born during the depression, Leonard Dickey gives an account of his life, his family and experiences growing up on small farms in East Texas, learning of his heritage through stories past down from his father, grandfather and others.

"A riveting real-life story of God's rescue from darkness and despair to a life of freedom and promise... You will not be able to put this book down."-Major Everett Barrow, Officer/Pastor, Salvation Army"A beautiful narration of her journey from Muslim orthodoxy to acceptance of Jesus... fascinating reading."-Dr. James A. Beverley, Research Professor, Tyndale UniversityRose Masih grew up having no assurance of eternal life, and no hope of seeing God face to face. She thought she was cursed. She hated that she had been born a woman, especially a Muslim woman, and was lost in the endless chores and duties she had to complete to earn her place in heaven, however difficult that would be.On the outside, she was a pious, legalistic, and devout Muslim, but inside she yearned to find her place on this earth and in heaven.She didn't know how or if she would ever be free from this curse until she met Jesus Christ of the Christian Bible. The more she learned about Him, the freer she felt. Even though her journey has been long, hard, and painful, she determined to never let go-because it is in His cross that she found freedom from her curse.

Life is always beautiful no matter what it looks like because of the tapestry of relationships and people.Make it colorful and unique.Within My Spokes is a collection of Jenna Udenberg's life stories and the relationships that create her tapestry. From her childhood diagnosis of Juvenile Arthritis at age 7, Jenna fought through long journeys of medical battles, broken systems, discrimination & ignorance. Jenna is a 2020 Bush Fellow and is now a disability advocate, activist, and accessibility educator. Readers have laughed and cried as they dug deeper into her shared life stories. This is a coming of age book about finding oneself, one's purpose and worth sometimes through the most unlikely of relationships and circumstances.Within these stories, you will be taken on a journey of: Persevering & thriving through life's unexpected adventuresTimely friendships creating safe, inclusive, and healthy spaces Healing (physical, spiritual, emotional) through the hurt of one's pastFaithThough our stories may be different, you may relate to experiences in this book of pain, growth & freedom that could help you on your journey.Jenna Udenberg grew up on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. She is a disability advocate and accessibility educator. Jenna's newspaper column, Local View from 4' 2", can be found in the Lake County Press and she loves working with others including her non-profit, Above & Beyond With U.

Die Autobiografie des Sängers der Prinzen.Schon als Jugendlicher und während seiner Ausbildung im Thomanerchor im Leipzig der 1970er und 1980er Jahre fiel Sebastian Krumbiegel durch sein rebellisches Naturell auf. Machte das Leben zwar interessant, aber nicht unbedingt einfacher. Da kamen ihm die Umbrüche, die zum Ende der DDR führten, gerade recht. Er packte die Gelegenheit beim Schopfe und wurde mit seiner Band Die Prinzen einer der ersten gesamtdeutschen Popstars. Machte das Leben noch interessanter, unbedingt einfacher wurde es auch dann aber nicht. Denn Krumbiegel hat die Angewohnheit, sich einzumischen, wann und wo es ihm passt. Damit macht man sich gerade als Prominenter nicht nur Freunde und Freundinnen.In seiner Autobiografie zieht er die Bilanz seines Lebens von der (Wunder-)Kindheit und Jugend in der DDR über die Baseballschlägerjahre in der neuen Bundesrepublik bis heute. Ein Leben sowohl im Rampenlicht als auch im Auge des Shitstorms, ein Leben als Popstar und als Citoyen.»Meine Stimme - Zwischen Haltung und Unterhaltung« ist die überarbeitete Ausgabe des Buchs »Courage zeigen« von 2017.

THE TRUE STORY OF SHIRLEY ELIZABETH HUMMEL AND HER LIFELONG BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSIn the midst of the Great Depression, Shirley Elizabeth Hummel was born into a Sinti Romani-American family. Her hardworking parents provided her with everything a girl could want or need to grow into a well-adjusted, healthy woman. But for Shirley, achieving that goal would remain perpetually out of reach as her life and mental health began to crumble."Never Say Never: An Epic Journey - Volume One" is a poignant and deeply personal true story that delves into one woman's lifelong battle with mental illness. It's also a son's heartfelt struggle to understand, support, and ultimately love his mother. Join author James Alan George on an emotionally charged journey as he travels from Texas to Kansas, fulfilling his mother's last wish to be laid to rest between her parents.This epic journey takes readers into the life of Shirley, James, and the Hummel family. It also introduces those who attempted to rescue Shirley but repeatedly fell short of reaching her. The story offers a raw and unfiltered exploration of the complexities of mental health and the enduring love between a mother and her son."Never Say Never: An Epic Journey - Volume One" is a moving account of resilience, family bonds, and the enduring human spirit in the face of profound challenges. "Every mile ridden on the road of author James A. George's life offers a poignant and heartfelt glimpse into five generations of a Romani family and a son's struggle to understand and deal with his mentally ill mother. A vivid, intimate reflection of personnel freedom, boundaries, and the open road."- Susanne Lambdin, Author of Dead Hearts Novels and Realm of Magic

When you are young and invincible there is no downside to learning to ride a horse. When you are over sixty and decide to learn, well now, that takes you out a whole new door. Yeah Baby. Come along on a quick ride with me as I humorously share some of my adventures, memories, challenges, and accomplishments during the first nine years of my journey into horsemanship. See the world through an old man's eyes as I learn how to ride, survive, and try to understand the challenging world of horses literally from the ground up. Even if you have never ridden a horse in your life, you will enjoy riding along with this "Unbalanced Ca'boy" as I recount some of my many adventures. Laugh with me as I share with you some of the parts of horsemanship, I had no clue existed. This trail ride starts with my wife's dream of owning horses coming to fruition, and how I slowly become more and more involved in that dream. It humorously follows the evolution of events as I begin to learn, understand, and appreciate all that is involved in properly riding a horse. It will make you laugh, gasp, and leave you scratching your head in bewilderment. By the end of this memoir, you will understand why I absolutely believe... "From my saddle life is a great adventure."

Herbert Nerz war Schwetzingens grüner Daumen. So wurde der Gärtnermeister, langjährige Stadtrat und Naturfreund gern von Freunden und Kollegen genannt. "Du mit doine Bäähm!", hieß es oft. Als der Mann 2022 im Alter von 84 Jahren starb, hinterließ er seinen Söhnen getippte Lebenserinnerungen, die - aufgearbeitet - dieses Buch ergeben haben. Es erzählt von Herbert Nerz` Jugendjahren, der Übernahme und dem Ausbau des heimischen Garten-Betriebs und von seiner großen Reiselust, die ihn immer wieder länger ins Ausland führte. In Holland etwa lernte er seine erste Ehefrau kennen. Es ist die Geschichte eines ganz "normalen" Mannes, der den Mut hatte, auch mal aus gesellschaftlichen Normen auszubrechen, um seine Träume zu verwirklichen. Und der dabei trotzdem die Tradition hochhielt. Lesenswert für alle, die vielleicht einen Anstoß brauchen, um sich zu trauen, "ihr Leben" zu leben. Und interessant natürlich für alle Schwetzinger, die das Urgestein - engagiert in Politik und Gesellschaft - ihrer Stadt kannten und schätzten.

Die Idee: Ein Jahr lang jeden Tag ein Wort wählen und etwas dazu schreiben. Ob Mordgelüste, Tonnentreter, Lesebändchen, Rekordhitze oder Aufregung - immer stößt das Wort einen kleinen literarischer Streifzug an, der sich humoristisch, nachdenklich oder melancholisch über zwei Zeilen oder mehreren Seiten erstrecken kann. Aus dem Alltäglichen, das Jörg Reinhardt aufgreift und als Ausgangspunkt wählt, schafft der erfahrene Lyriker Denkanstöße, Einblicke und Perspektiven, die ins Bemerkenswerte reichen und einem noch lange im Kopf bleiben. Die besten dieser 365 Tageswörtertexte aus dem Jahr 2023 sind in diesem Band versammelt.

A writer uses the same adventurous spirit that took him all over the world to look inward and embark on a journey of self-discovery.If there was one thing Dustin Grinnell craved, it was adventure. From running the Paris marathon, to bungee jumping in New Zealand, to watching the sunrise at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Grinnell spent his twenties and thirties traveling across the globe in search of new experiences. But as he indulged his wanderlust, he noticed he seldom looked inward to explore himself: What did he want, and where was he really going?In this insightful collection of twenty-five memoir essays, Grinnell discovers amazing places-and bit by bit, himself. Whether he's exploring his relationship with his father, trying to find satisfaction in Corporate America, or searching for love, Grinnell's essays offer readers a window into the complexities of human relationships and the natural world, with insights that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. «Few writers have Dustin Grinnell's ability to tell a great story while imparting sociopolitical insights.»(Bruce E. Levine, author of Resisting Illegitimate Authority)«Dustin Grinnell's essays explore how to live. He presents the unvarnished truth of his 'evolution from magical to critical thinker' in vivid, precise language that left me hungry to keep reading. I jogged beside him through a tunnel during the Paris marathon and felt the lurch of a bungee cord in New Zealand. Although a marketing writer for many years, there's no crafting of the best possible image here. His subjects lead him to inspect how he came to his beliefs and his actions. Dustin reads deeply, to study traditions across culture and setting, and then to examine his life through the lens of philosophers, artists, adventurers, and psychotherapists. This is a thoughtful and rich collection of essays that inspires, challenges, and ultimately satisfies.»(Penny Kittle, author of The Greatest Catch: A Life in Teaching)«Lost & Found is a poignant, dark, and moving work that captures the deepest moments of introspection, doubt, and, ultimately, perseverance and acceptance. Dustin Grinnell has opened up his own skepticism about who and what he, and perhaps all of us, really are and what we each wish to pursue. His essay collection raises the question of what will become of us if we simply forge onward, ignoring the whips and scorns of our lived experience in the blind pursuit of some undefined progress. It demands instead that we reflect on the most challenging portions of our lives so we can find, through that rockiness, a sense of who and what we truly are.»(Trevor (T.H.) Paul, author of The Legacy Chronicle series)

¿¿ Wir alle haben keine Gedanken. Alles ist ein Schrei ¿ ein Schrei der Ohnmacht.Lass Bilder kommen! Sie betäuben mich. Ich möchte das Leben in die Hand nehmen und es dauernd bewegen ¿ einmal hierhin, einmal dorthin. Die Kinder tun es ähnlich. Sie schaufeln den Sand und sie kletternauf den Baum. Sie kriechen in Schlupfwinkel und sind ganz erfüllt. Sie träumen von der Kraft ihres Lebens. Und wir?- Es ist ein wilder Schrei, der sich selbst erstickt. Du musst beten, du darfst nicht schreien! Bewundere deine Welt, spüre sie auf, beschreibe das! Das musst du tun, nicht aufsässig sein!Ich höre dich und ich höre den Fluch meiner Seele. Was treibt den Keil in die Harmonie? Wie kommen Fluch und Andacht zusammen? Rätselhaft, wie alles geht. Aber es geht. Spiralen drehtmein Herz, tönende Spiralen.¿-In seinem dritten Lebensjahrzehnt, wo er Gott und die Welt kritisierte und anzweifelte, nahm der Autor im Rahmen seiner Tagebuchführung unbewusst Verbindung zu geistigen Welten auf.In Dialogen erfährt er seelischen Beistand, und es wird ihm, ohne dass er dieses Geschehen begreift , unter anderem der Vorgang der Inspiration erklärt. In den Gesprächen, in welchen auch niedere Geistwesen mit entsprechenden Absichten zu Wort kommen, bedient er sich oft der Traumsymbolsprache, die ihm damals noch völlig unbekannt war.

Was stimmt bloß nicht mit Lilli? Von einer auf die andere Minute hält sie ihr kleines Köpfchen schief, ständig ist sie müde und schlapp, möchte nicht mehr laufen. Dabei ist sie eigentlich ein zweijähriger Wirbelwind - nie zu bremsen. Nach monatelangem Rätselraten dann die niederschmetternde Diagnose: Hirntumor, Ependymom, unheilbar. Der aussichtslose Kampf gegen den Krebs beginnt. Doch gemeinsam mit ihrer Familie gibt Lilli nicht auf und reist für ihr Überleben sogar um die halbe Welt. Wird ihr Traum ein Schulkind zu werden in Erfüllung gehen? Eine wahre Geschichte über den beispiellosen Überlebenskampf eines kleinen Mädchens mit großem Optimismus.

Den här boken ger dig en inblick i livet som autistisk. Det är egna erfarenheter och upplevelser som beskrivs och förklaras. Alla autistiska personer är olika och det finns ingen som till 100% är den andra lik.Dock har denna bok tagit upp många områden så som Mat, prat, potträning, detaljer, överkänslighet, stimming, ASMR, sömn, AAC/AKK, ljuskänslighet, specialintressen, PICA, kläder, hunger, skola, overload, meltdown, lek, lärande, ögonkontakt och mycket mera.Den ger dig en unik inblick i hur det är att leva som autistisk person, skriven av en autistisk person.

Das Leben in Deutschland wird zunehmend schwieriger für Vera und Bernd. Sie fühlen sich nicht mehr sicher, Vera fürchtet um ihr Leben. Zudem machen ihnen gesundheitliche Probleme zu schaffen. Wohin könnten sie auswandern? Die Türkei scheint der ideale Ort zu sein, doch bis es soweit ist, warten noch einige Hürden und Herausforderungen auf die beiden.Im vierten Band ihrer Autobiografie "Sag ,Ja' zum Schicksal und lebe!" berichtet Vera Borvitz in Episoden von ihrem Leben, wie sie erneut die Zelte abbrach und mit Hilfe von Freunden in ein fremdes Land zog.

Memories are an invaluable asset in human life, whether positive or negative. Memories are intangible, like smoke, and can arise at any time and place uninvited. They do not knock, but rather intrude without permission. Solitude is their natural habitat. This book is a tribute to Naheed, a Pakistani painter. However, it is not solely based on events, but also showcases the creative sensibility that permeates throughout.

Lucky Bug and Fragile Power is the story of one survivor's complicated relationship with love, trust, and power as a consequence of those ripples. Cynthia Culpepper suffered abuse and neglect at the hands of her alcoholic parents. Running away to elope at eighteen, she started her adult life with nothing but the clothes on her back and the trauma from her upbringing. This memoir chronicles how Cynthia overcame poverty, trauma, loss, and betrayal to become a successful business owner, wife, and mother. Follow her journey and see how she fought her way to her greatest achievement: happiness.

*** Also Available on ebook ***What would you do if you were abused as a child and then shared with his friends, their little play thing?Would you want to talk about it?This is the story of my life, the ups and the downs. How I ended up living with Complex PTSD after childhood trauma, then hidden for over 30 years. If you have or know anyone who struggles with any form of Mental Health then this book could be for you. Together we can break down the walls and challenge the Stigma around Mental Health. Let's start talking before it's too late.Step into the intriguing "Call of the Void" world, where a seemingly idyllic day at the Polo Club takes a chilling turn. A tale of trust shattered by deceit, friendship-masking manipulation, and thehaunting echo of betrayal that spans decades."Call of the Void" delves deep into the intricacies of trust, the deceptive allure of friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of betrayal. A journey of self-discovery, redemption, and the pursuit of truth, reminding us that even the strongest bonds can harbor hidden shadows.Robbie S Stephens is an author and a couragcous advocate for mental health awareness. His willingness to share his story demonstrates his commitment to fostering a world where individuals facing mental health challenges can find solace, understanding, and support.I remember the day like any other trip to the Polo Club. I was chatting to Jilly Cooper about her latest film. Prince Harry was playing with his dad. We locked up and grabbed our bikes. Headed off through the woods. We dumped the bikes and off I walked down a track."Nice"That's the only word he used, whispering it into my ear. I can still smell his breath, the fags, the booze, the Sherry. I got a bonus that day for all my hard work £120.If I told people they wouldn't believe it. They would try to ruin our special friendship. You once said to me. "No one will believe you"You were my friend and I trusted you. I believed what you said was true. 30 years later, I realise it was all a lie.Together we can make a difference. Together we can help. Together we can challenge Mental Health.

Taking the Mask Off... was a hard book for me to write. What started out as daily journal entries that centered around losses, regrets, family, and the beauty of nature, all written during COVID isolation but covering my entire life's experiences were now over 150 handwritten short stories contained in four 5 X 7-inch memorandum books filled in front to back. It took me six months to realize that my writings were more than simple journalling; they were therapy. Therapy that told a story of my movement from mind to heart, from being compartmentalized to being vulnerable, from seeking purpose over comfort, from moving from my name card to my calling card, from understanding that to really love someone else, you first needed to love yourself. So, I invite you to join me on part one of this non-judgmental journey representing over 65 of my short personal stories. Stories that represent someone who really had to turn the telescope of their life around and learn from each problem. Yes, I continue to be on that uphill, rocky, slippery climb from thinking with my brain to feeling with my heart, but I am improving because now instead of asking, "Why me, God?" I simply ask, "God, what are you trying to teach me?" Please join me on this journey of my stories and let's learn to be better together.

The conversations have been gathered, and narrated as an artist by the author. The author takes an abstract perspective of a conversation to assemble conversation essays. Conversation essays help to enhance reading, sharing, learning and presenting abilities of a person in any setting. The author associates abstract topics and relates these topics to conversations that are similar, diverse, parallel, angular, and criteria based for a differentiation perspective. A few techniques such as variance, logic, algorithmic, and objective have been used to progress a conversation from abstraction to stories, for a difference of a story. The author wrote several poetry classics including business books, Reserved Words and Comments, A View To A Door and Scrum Art Handbook. Durga Madiraju writes under the pen name of Jane Summers (Poetry Classics). She is also the author of the new language, Durvue. She excels in several areas such as, as a Software Engineer, Poet, Author, Composer (Piano Classics) , and Director (Movie Direction, and Acting).

'Thirty-Five Years A Nurse...But I Wanted To Be A Vet!' Is a humorous collection of memoirs from Ruth Gathercole's varied and interesting career in nursing. From the early days of her nurse training in the 1980's, along with all the hilarious mishaps and endearing patients, through her years as a staff nurse on Children's Ward and beyond. Midwifery training, Neonatal Nursing, Sexual Health clinics, being a School Nurse and all the shenanigans that go with that territory! Later becoming a Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children, Ruth captures all the most memorable moments of her nursing journey, sometimes moving and heartwarming, sometimes just downright funny!

The author, born in Holywood, has stepped back in time to capture some of what has been happening in the town of Holywood over the past years. In his book, he has brought to the fore snippets of news and information that people may be unaware of - or have forgotten. The book makes interesting reading in capturing small nuggets of time from the past in the town that are now gone forever. He has delved right back to the 1800s when some say life was tougher, others would say it was more relaxed, either way, one can get a very small comparison as to what was happening then and now. Different advertisements and news items will stir the imagination, bringing back those memories of places we knew and reminding us of our younger days. Age may dull our memories but the author's book will bring back some of those thoughts of how we remembered Holywood's past.

BIOGRAPHY - AUTOBIOGRAPHY - MEMOIRBeing raised just above the poverty line in Parkersburg, WVA, Janie didn't have big aspirations and dreams for her life. Yet moving to Columbus, Ohio changed everything about her including her name.She was in a dead-end job at the phone company when a dare from her best friend took her to an interview to become a Stewardess. Fearful she would be rejected on sight because of her height; she was shocked when she was accepted to be the one out of 5,000 applicants who applied for the job.A whole new world opened up to her. Seeing places she had only read about, spending time with politicians, movie stars and professional athletes. One very special athlete, a professional basketball player named Wendell Ladner stole her heart with his southern charm. An extraordinary 'connection' with the King of Rock & Roll (Elvis Presley) allowed her the unique experience to spend 'one on one' time with him and remain in touch until his passing. You'll share with her the challenges of marrying someone so different from her upbringing and coping with the attempts to try and fit in. Behind Her Smile reveals a devastating event that deeply affected Beverly and made her reexamine her life and what she truly wanted out of it.

PAPPA OCH HANS PAPPA är en familjeberättelse som spänner över ett hundra år från oskariansk tid till 1960-talet. Den handlar om författarens pappa och hans pappa, som skildras genom tidsdokument som fotografier, brev och en dagbok. Vi får levande interiörbilder från herrgårdar, gruvor och bruk i södra Dalarna och Småland, upplevda inte minst från barnets perspektiv som elev i läroverket i Falun. Pappas dagbok, som börjar i mellankrigstiden, talar om hans familj, människor och miljöer i de norrländska skogarna, om hans människosyn och tro, om samhället som börjar förvandlas kring 1960 och hur vi kan förstå vår egen tid.

Wer sich auf Nylands Lebensgeschichte einlässt, erkennt, dass das auf den ersten Blick Widersprüchliche bei ihm zugleich etwas zutiefst Menschliches ist. Für den von ADHS betroffenen (Lebens-)Künstler und chronischen »Depressionar« gibt es kaum einen Mittelweg, sondern sein Leben flimmert wie Wechselstrom zwischen den Extremen. Innerlich fühlt er sich phasenweise wie tot, um dann doch wieder hemmungslos inspiriert und überwältigt zu sein von diesem ebenso wundervollen wie schrecklichen, so eintönigen wie überraschenden Leben.Aimo, der auch unter dem Pseudonym »Vierbuchstabler« agiert, erzählt von seinem lebenslangen Tanz auf dem Rand des Vulkans: von einem Leben zwischen Entmutigung und Todessehnsucht einerseits und unbändiger Begeisterungsfähigkeit andererseits. Schonungslos offen beschreibt er das Versagen von Familie und Gesellschaft im Umgang mit einem ADHSler. Die Tücke dabei ist, dass infolge seiner vier Jahrzehnte lang unentdeckten Neurodivergenz ein Tross weiterer psychischer Probleme entstand. Und dies bedeutet nicht nur eine konstante Addition von Mühsal, Konflikt und Kummer, sondern ebenso, dass seine vielschichtigen Talente für Außenstehende, aber kurioserweise auch für ihn selbst jahrelang komplett verschleiert blieben. Nyland beleuchtet authentisch, selbstironisch, mit schriftsprachlicher Fantasie und Humor sein ganz persönliches Unglück, seine Defizite und »Macken«, schlicht seine bunten Lebenskontraste. Und aus jenen erschließt sich in der Summe dann auch nachvollziehbar die Wahl des Buchtitels.Ein auch für »Normalos« bewegendes und bedeutsames Buch. Denn was unter dem Brennglas des ADHS wie ein Destillat aufscheint, offenbart vielleicht den Wahnsinn jedes Lebens, sobald man die Konvention, das Bürgerliche, die scheinbaren Sicherheiten wegsubtrahiert. Zugleich wächst das Verständnis für Menschen, deren Anderssein die Gesellschaft extrem bereichern könnte wenn es gelingt, hinter ihren fremd und manchmal plump wirkenden Verhaltensweisen, aber auch hinter ihrer oft gut gelungenen Maskerade das oftmals riesige Potenzial zu entdecken und zu fördern.Mitfühlen, schmunzeln, sich mit unsichtbaren Erkrankungen auseinandersetzen, Erkenntnis und Verständnis schaffen. Aus diesem selbstauferlegten Auftrag des Autors geht als nunmehr drittes Werk diese außergewöhnliche und lesenswerte »Diskrepanz« in Gestalt einer schicksalhaften Biografie hervor.

Der erste Band der neuen Reihe "Epistula" über das Thema "Brief und Bildung" beleuchtet die vielfältigen Zusammenhänge zwischen der Gattung Brief und einer als Überbegriff für Erziehung, Ausbildung und Gelehrsamkeit verstandenen Bildung aus einer transkulturellen und diachronen Perspektive. Bildung und Briefe hängen auf unterschiedliche Weisen zusammen: Vom "Brief als Bildung" kann man sprechen, insofern Briefe im Blick auf Sprache und Stil unterschiedliche Grade von Bildung spiegeln, vom Grundlagenniveau der Lese- und Schreibkompetenz bis hin zu höchster Gelehrsamkeit. Ferner kommt "Bildung im Brief" zur Sprache, wenn Bildungsziele und -inhalte sowie Techniken und Methoden zu deren Erwerb oder auch Kontroversen darüber explizit Thema eines Briefes sind. Schließlich findet "Bildung durch Briefe" statt, da diese literarische Gattung in besonderer Weise dazu dient, Bildungsprozesse anzuregen und anzuleiten, die aufgrund der engen Bindung von Bildung an deren individuelle Aneignung meist auf Persönlichkeits- und Selbst-Bildung zielen. Die Beiträge aus zahlreichen Fachdisziplinen erörtern diese Facetten des Verhältnisses von "Brief und Bildung" aus verschiedenen Perspektiven von der Antike bis zur Moderne.