Men, Women, Catastrophes - ten brilliant stories from the master of psychological realism. A man escapes from his boring life, a survivor of a heart attack refuses to return to normal everyday life. Rich in nuance, compelling, and touching, the great storyteller Dieter Wellershoff presents turning points in life in his narratives, recounting seizing and missed opportunities, cool fantasies, and cowardly retreats. A book that is as entertaining as it is wise, exploring the eternal and eternally futile search for happiness.