Anatol Regnier, son of Charles Regnier and Pamela Wedekind, grandson of Frank Wedekind and author of exciting and entertaining narrative non-fiction, sheds light on the fates of individuals from famous families who must find their own path in the shadow of significant ancestors. How do the daughters and sons cope with their heritage, which assigns them an exceptional position that is not their own? Is a famous name a key to opportunities or an obstacle? How much courage does it take to venture into fields where one's parents or grandparents have achieved greatness? And how much inner strength is required to acknowledge that one's own talent may not be enough? Regnier's book offers amusing and tragic insights into a variety of destinies, including his own and that of his family, as well as a glimpse into the history of art and society over the past seventy years.