Introduction to Everyday Life

Brigita Reimann is a German writer from the GDR. Post-war Germany, the tragic division of the country into two parts, a new generation of young people who have inherited a terrible legacy from their parents and are trying to build a better country on the ruins – all this is reflected in the author's work. 17-year-old orphan Reha comes to work at an industrial complex. On the very first day, she meets Nikolaus and Kurt. One is a shy and kind giant, dreaming of becoming an artist. The other is an arrogant and charismatic son of wealthy parents. The three of them step into everyday life, where they face work at the complex, a test of endurance, and a love triangle. On one side of the scale are dances in a restaurant, beautiful clothes, and car trips. On the other are quiet evenings in the barracks, the smell of paints, the rustle of brushes on canvas, and walks in nature. Reha has to choose what is closer to her heart…

The story 'Sister and Brothers' is an illustration of a national catastrophe. The heroine's older brother plans to flee to West Germany after another brother.

Crossing the border is a one-way journey, a severance of ties with family, with a dearly loving sister.

The heroine desperately tries to prevent the tragedy by exposing her soul to her brother. Will this help?..