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Doris Dörrie

Living, Writing, Breathing

An Invitation to Write

Published by Diogenes as Leben, schreiben, atmen

Original Title: Leben, schreiben, atmen

This extraordinary book, a blend between a writing companion and an autobiography, is penned by the great author and director Doris Dörrie; an invitation to write daily, intertwined with personal memories.

For Doris Dörrie to write is to consciously perceive one’s own life, to really see what lies before our eyes. And to rediscover what we have lost or forgotten. Writing is comfort, self-assurance, accusation, and a celebration of life. In this unique book, Doris Dörrie ponders autobiographical writing and gives tips and creative guidance. And she takes her own advice, telling stories from her life with enchanting honesty.

Everyone can write. You just have to get started.

Contemporary Literature, Bestseller
288 pages
2019

978-3-257-07069-9

Doris

Dörrie

Doris Dörrie, born in Hannover, studied acting and theatre in California and in New York, but then decided to direct instead, attending film school in Munich. Parallel to her film career (including Men, Straight to the Heart, Cherry Blossoms – Hanami) she has published short stories and novels (including The Blue Dress), a book about writing (Living, Writing, Breathing), auto fictional texts (including The Heroine's Journey) and children's books. She lives in Munich.

Photo: © Mathias Bothor / laif

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Photo of Doris Dörrie, © Mathias Bothor / laif

Quotes

Roland Mischke
Freie Presse, Chemnitz

»This is a useful book. And it’s also entertaining.«

Bernhard Blöchl
Süddeutsche Zeitung, Munich

»This pretty book sparkles with inspiring lines such as: ›Writing is like a telephone call with the past that brings it into the present,‹ or: ›Writing is an underwater activity, diving into regions unknown or forgotten.‹«

Katja Kraft
Münchner Merkur

»Buy, read, write. And savour the moment. A miracle work.«

Elke Schmitter
Spiegel Bestseller, Hamburg

»Dörrie’s new book is one of recollection – it’s a handbook, a friendship album, a self-help guide, a training manual and a confession all in one.«

Bettina Fraschke
Hessische Allgemeine, Kassel

»Living, Writing, Breathing is an exploratory work that delves deep inside and shows others the way.«

Brigitte Woman, Hamburg

»This book is a gift. For everyone who has always wanted to write but has never had the courage.«

Carmen Eller
Galore, Dortmund

»Write! Ten minutes. Every day. Without thinking. Doris Dörrie invites readers to join her on this adventure.«

Markus Lanz
ZDF, Mayence

»That’s precisely why I like this book, because it’s so anecdotal: You (Doris Dörrie) reveal a great deal about yourself.«

Sabine Brandi
WDR 5, Cologne

»It’s more than an invitation to write, it also gives the reader a detailed insight into Doris Dörrie’s life.«

Anja Maier
taz, Berlin

»Her writing is never silly. It's enriching, and even makes you smarter.«

Denis Scheck
Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin

»Using stories from her life, Doris Dörrie motivates her readers to rediscover their own lives through the act of writing. An inspirational book!«

Günter Keil
Augsburger Allgemeine

»Doris Dörrie details how reading and writing make up her life-support system.«

Peter Grubmüller
Oberösterreichische Nachrichten, Linz

»Living Writing Breathing is like an invitation to see the importance of one’s own life.«

Dierk Wolters
Frankfurter Neue Presse, Frankfurt

»So touching, deep and true that it even moves those with no intention of putting pen to paper.«

Rheinische Post, Düsseldorf

»One of the most enjoyable self-help books in years.«

geo.de, Hamburg

»Doris Dörrie is an incredibly versatile author and filmmaker. In this compact book, she gives us an insight into her creativity.«

Manuela Haselberger
Freie Presse, Chemnitz

»There’s vigourous kneading here, attentive cooking, and most importantly: joyful eating.«

Denis Scheck
Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin

»How to achieve more clarity over our own lives through writing: this is what Doris Dörrie has to offer in her motivational school of writing.«

News

Doris Dörrie’s Living, Writing, Breathing on the Spiegel bestseller list for more than half a year

This calls for a celebration: Doris Dörrie’s Living, Writing, Breathing has been on the Spiegel bestseller list for 30 weeks...