Irene Bindel reads from her book *Wassermilch und Spitzenwein*. In it, she recounts her childhood as the daughter of a Jewish father, her experiences of persecution, and her new beginning in Berlin after 1945.
Memories, contemporary history and personal experiences take centre stage in this reading with Irene Bindel. She will read from her autobiographical book *Wassermilch und Spitzenwein* and talk about her childhood during the Nazi era and the post-war years in Berlin.
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Tempelhofer Flughafen
Born in Berlin-Lichterfelde in 1938, she grew up as the daughter of a Jewish father in constant fear of persecution. Whilst her father was forced to go into hiding and was later arrested, mother and daughter struggled to survive.
With the end of the war, the seven-year-old experienced hope and freedom for the first time. Her encounters with the American occupying forces in Berlin-Zehlendorf shaped her memories of the new beginning after 1945.
Afterwards, Irene Bindel will speak about her personal experiences and answer questions from the audience. Irmgard Zündorf will host the evening.
The event is taking place as part of Berlin Freedom Week.
Additional information
Accessibility
The CHECK-IN visitor centre is accessible to people with disabilities.
There are two parking spaces on site for people with disabilities (a valid parking permit is required).
Dates
November 2026
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