Accompany me to the end of the world

Author: (German) Schmidt/Lin Yafen
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a bestseller on the rankings in Germany, France, and other European countries, and has won the German Publishers' Annual Award. It is a touching book about a new interpretation of the father-son relationship and about mutual support between different ages. Upon its release, it caused a sensation in European countries, received rave reviews, debuted at the top of the bestseller list, held the championship for several weeks, and was adapted into a stage play performed in Europe. The film was starring the lead actor of "Doctor Zhivago." The story is profound, warm, unique, and filled with intelligent and loving humor, making it a book that leaves you shocked at first and moved to tears by the end. Optimism and courage are the attitudes of a master toward "death," but what about "life"? How should those who have lost loved ones live on? Another story by Erik-Emanuel Schmidt, "Accompany Me to the End of the World - The Coming-of-Age Story of Momo," features the protagonist Momo, a 12-year-old strong and healthy boy, two years older than "Oscar" and in excellent health. Naturally, like today's young people, he is full of vitality and energy, but his life is not smooth: facing the inferiority complex and cynicism derived from his parents' abandonment, and his naive understanding of youthful love, he nearly strayed off course. Fortunately, there was Mr. Ibohane, a grocery store owner, who, with his unconventional and humorous outlook on life, guided this neglected child onto the right path, helping him regain an optimistic and courageous attitude to face the various challenges of life after saying goodbye to death. In these unpredictable times, how to face life and death is not only a topic for philosophical study but also a necessary lesson in life. Whether in ancient or modern times, in the works of philosophical masters or in the eyes of the common people, life and death, C'est la vie! At the age of eleven, the boy Momo meets Mr. Ibohane. Two people from completely different ages and worlds change each other's lives. This is a touching book about a new interpretation of the father-son relationship and about mutual support between different ages. A desperate father raises a son filled with hatred, and it takes another romantic and compassionate man to change the son's future. "Momo, if you must steal, steal from my store." From that day on, Momo and Mr. Ibohane became friends. Momo is an 11-year-old boy who, abandoned by his parents, grows up in his own way, proving that he is worth loving. He steals, visits brothels, until Mr. Ibohane appears, changing his life. Mr. Ibohane is the grocery store owner downstairs from Momo's home, and he establishes a father-son relationship with Momo. He talks to Momo, takes him on trips, and introduces him to the world. Gradually, he softens Momo's resentment toward his parents and the world. Momo learns to love himself, to accept the imperfections in life, to start living again, to experience life, and to understand the meaning of life and love. Momo, Growing Up Truly This book caused a sensation in European countries upon its release, receiving rave reviews. It debuted at the top of the bestseller list, held the championship for several weeks, and was adapted into a stage play performed in Europe. The film was starring the lead actor of "Doctor Zhivago." The story is profound, warm, unique, and filled with intelligent and loving humor, making it a book that leaves you shocked at first and moved to tears by the end.