I am a pioneer, a member of the FDJ, FDGB, GST, SED, and DSF, a construction worker, non-commissioned officer, height safety mechanic, and parachutist. In 1970, I accurately predict German reunification. I am a construction worker, bricklayer, volunteer, and public correspondent. As a protective police officer, I am declared an enemy of the state, I manage housing, work as a technologist, and head a trade fair office, visiting the Federal Republic of Germany and returning. For 10 years, I work in luxury hotels as a porter, head porter, and concierge, experiencing two Bambi awards and meeting many VIPs. This book covers the years 1953-1999. It reports on life in the 40 years of the GDR and looks behind the scenes of three luxury hotels for 10 years starting in 1990. I always express my opinion, resist, and fight for honesty and justice. "Straightforward" like in the song by Udo Jürgens.