‘I’m One of the Others Now’: What Life Was Like for a Family in East Germany

For this week’s Longreads Member Pick, we’re excited to share the first chapters from the forthcoming book Red Love: The Story of an East German Family by Maxim Leo. Growing up with bohemian parents in the GDR, Leo recreates their lives as rebellious artists in an increasingly restrictive world. Our thanks to Pushkin Press for sharing the book with the Longreads community.

Author: Maxim Leo
Source: Pushkin Press
Published: Jan 10, 2014
Length: 16 minutes (4,200 words)