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Hören Sie sich diese Geschichte an.  Die wahre Geschichte über woher der Apfelstreusel kommt. Eine faszinierende Geschichte.

 

Maxi B. ACS

Maxi B.  ACS

In this short discussion,  Maxi B. Acs talks to Nigel A. JAMES about loneliness.  An interesting start to this season of the Parletorium.

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A. J. Cronin

A.  J. Cronin - The man who gave up  giving up.

A. J. Cronin was one of Britain's most popular writers and his best known book was The Citadel. A story of medicine, poverty and riches. But, The Citadel nearly didn't happen at all. It was saved by a walk in the rain.

At the time, A. J. Cronin was 33 and working in London. He was a general practioner and worked very hard. His days began early and sometimes lasted all night. Burning the candle at both ends. But, despite his very heavy work load, A. J. Cronin always found time for studying and keeping up with medical developments. He was not only a popular doctor, he was dedicated, too. But, his private life was completely the opposite.

A. J. Cronin could never find himself. He was always looking for other things to do. A balance in life. A hobby. He was never short of ideas, but none ever worked. He simply lost interest and stopped. Being a doctor was all he could do. He worked harder and harder and longer and longer. But, was always too busy to see what was happening.

One morning, A. J. Cronin woke up with a terrible pain in his stomach. He tried to ignore it but it got worse. The next day, he called on a colleague to examine him. A.J. Cronin didn't like what he heard. He had an ulcer. He was seriously ill. His choice was simple. A dangerous operation or 6 months off doing nothing at all. A. J. Cronin went to the far north of Scotland.

The fresh sea air and going for walks did him good. His health began coming back. But, very, very slowly. He would need time. But, what else could he do except nothing? Then, whilst down on the beach, he had an idea. Something he'd always wanted to do. Write a good book. There was nothing to stop him. Now he had time. On his way home he stopped and bought pencils and paper. Then, after dinner, he sat down and started.

Writing a book wasn't easy. Until then, A.J. Cronin had only written prescriptions. But, he had an idea and knew his direction. So far so good. But, the words were the problem. They just wouldn't come. It took him two weeks to write 800 words. He persisted. A month later, he was writing a thousand each day. His book was coming on well. He was happy. Then, the inevitable happened.

All of a sudden, A. J. Cronin lost interest. He stopped writing. He was frustrated and angry. Angry for starting something so silly. A book that no one would read. He was sour. In a fit of white rage, he threw everything into the the bucket. In to the rubbish went his work. Never again would he do such a thing. Then, he went for a walk in the rain. He had to cool off. And, there, not far away and working his field was Angus.

A. J. Cronin and Angus had become very good friends. Angus immediately knew. Something was wrong. A. J. Cronin explained. But, Angus showed neither compassion nor understanding. Angus was angry. Very angry. How could A. J. Cronin simply give up! If everyone gave up, nothing would happen. Giving up for old Angus was simply no option. A. J. Cronin was a big disappointment. A. J. Cronin was stunned. He was ashamed. He turned and went home.

The first thing he did was rescue his work from the bucket. He sat down and continued his writing. Now, very intensively.  Angus's words had struck home. Three months later, A. J. Cronin found a publisher in the phone book and sent in his manuscript.

A. J. Cronin recovered completely and time quickly came to go back to London. He had got to know the entire village and was now saying goodbye. Suddenly, he heard his name being called. It was the postmistress. A telegram was waiting for him. It had just arrived from London.

A. J. Cronin was to contact his publisher as soon as he got back to London. He and Angus went out for a drink.

A. J. Cronin's book, The Citadel, sold more than three million copies. A huge success. It was translated into nineteen languages and filmed as well. A.J. Cronin had made it. He had won. He had beaten himself. And, all because of a walk in the rain and some very straight words from old Angus, a very good friend.

A. J. Cronin never gave up again. He went on to write many good books. Amongst them, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, and, The Stars looked Down. A. J. Cronin was born in Scotland in 1896, and died in Switzerland in 1981.

A. J. Cronin – A man who gave up giving up.

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Susanne Kannenberg - Guinea Pigs

 

Guinea Pigs

This is an interesting interview.  Guinea pigs are not toys.  Being kind to guinea pigs is sometimes nothing more than torture.  Children should not be allowed to have guinea pigs as pets. And, adults are not much better,

Click here  - Susanne KANNENBERG, Dr. Susanne,  Guinea pigs. Stop being a monster.  Listen

Gräfin Marion Dönhof - The Power of Attraction

 

Gräfin Marion Dönhof  - The Power of Attraction

Gräfin Marion Dönhof was a very special lady.  Gräfin Marion Dönhof's life included the excitement of her escape on her faithful horse Alarich, Working on the German newspaper Die Zeit, and the meeting of not only high and interesting people, but everyone else as well.  Listen to her story.  Full text on YouTube

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Alfred KANTNER

 

Alfred Kantner hat ein sehr interessantes Hobby.  Ein Oldtimer.  Ein schönes Auto. Und das Hobby von Alfred Kantner ist nicht nur sehr interessant, es öffnet auch viele Türen. Viele neue Freunde und auch die Entdeckung vieler interessanter Orte.  Hören Sie Alfred Kantner im Gespräch mit Nigel A. JAMES 

Alfred Kantner has a very interesting hobby.  An oldtimer.  A beautiful car. And Alfred Kantner's hobby is not only very interesting, it opens many doors, too. Lots of new friends, and the discovery of many interesting places as well.  Listen to Alfred Kantner talking to Nigel A.  JAMES

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Susanna Amberg Schneeweis

Susanna Amberg Schneeweis

The Power of Voice - There are very few people who understand voice.  Susanna Amberg Schneeweis is one of them.  Voice, the most important first impression there is.  It opens us up to others.  Listen to this interesting report. 

Die Macht der Stimme - Es gibt nur sehr wenige Menschen, die etwas von Stimme verstehen.  Susanna Amberg Schneeweis ist eine von ihnen.  Die Stimme, der wichtigste erste Eindruck, den es gibt.  Sie öffnet uns für andere.  Hören Sie sich diesen interessanten Bericht an.

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