Sad and lonely, the man gazes at the bleak landscape of the endless winter. But suddenly, a small bird unexpectedly perches on the branch of a barren tree, which, as if by magic, begins to bloom immediately. Hardly has the bird flown away when winter returns. The man realizes how much he longs for the warmth and beauty of spring and sets out to find the mysterious bird. On his journey, he encounters adventures and meets people who remind him of what is truly important in life.

Enthusiastic voices: "The author conjures a school of life onto the page. Almost a miracle: so much magic lies within reason!" Wolfgang Herles, ZDF editor & journalist, author. "This fascinating book poignantly describes the search for oneself on the misleading roads of life.".