Christine is almost 40. She is married to Bernd. Passion has long since faded. Then something happens that Christine did not expect. Is her life over now? Or is it just beginning? "Can I call you back?" I asked. "The movie ends in ten minutes." "I need to talk to you," Bernd replied. His voice was different than usual. Slowly, I stood up and left the living room. Bernd cleared his throat and fell silent. So did I. Finally, he said, "I've been thinking, Christine. I... um... I want to separate from you." "Out of Love" is the debut novel of the successful author Dora Heldt. A book that brings a smile and inspires courage.