Known for her distinctive taste in shoes, Christa Kummer is one of Austria's most beloved television personalities. For decades, she stood confidently in the ORF studio - poised, stylish, and always in high heels. In "Not Without My High Heels," she shares for the first time the story behind this iconic appearance: personal, humorous, and with the warm wink that her audience loves. The book is much more than a tribute to beautiful shoes. It offers an entertaining glimpse behind the scenes of television, a journey through fashion, culture, and contemporary history - and at the same time, a personal plea for attitude, self-confidence, and playing with expectations. Christa Kummer takes her readers from the first click of a heel to the last walk through the studio, recounting mishaps, fan moments, and what a pair of shoes can reveal about a woman - and our society. It also emphasizes that high heels are not just a female topic. Between charming anecdotes, there are well-researched excursions into the history of high heels, the craftsmanship of good heels, socio-political discussions, and current trends towards sustainability. "Not Without My High Heels" is tabloid glamour with substance - a book to gift, collect, and recommend, with strong recognition value and great potential for readings and media presence.