Almost three decades after the reunification, the Third Generation East – 2.4 million people born in the GDR – seeks dialogue with their parents. They ask the questions they have always wanted to ask, for which there has previously been no space or opportunity: Did you also want to leave? Did you have your own experiences with the Stasi? How did you manage to balance children and career? What was it like when you wanted to study but weren’t allowed to, or when you were religious? How did you experience the time of upheaval? Do you see yourselves as winners or losers of reunification? The authors share their experiences of these conversations, the hurdles and enrichments, and the ongoing search for answers. They also describe what it’s like when silence prevails. A multifaceted reading piece – authentic, stirring, and thought-provoking!.