Klaus Wowereit reflects on his eventful, unconventional political life and on "his" Berlin, with all its facets. He contemplates the role of the politician as well as that of the metropolis, whose problems are emblematic of the major societal challenges of our time. He shares what it means to be immersed in the political arena for decades without losing his private life and humanity. For Wowereit, re-entering the political sphere is not an option. However, he loved his work - and he still loves his city today. He speaks very openly about both in this book. "If there is one thing I wish for, it is a nationwide awareness that Berlin is the capital of all, not just the capital of Berliners. A cosmopolitan, dynamic city that is aware of its tumultuous history.".