Book Description The result of their collaboration is seen in "The Panther Woman，" a performer's view of her exciting and exhausting life on the road; "Turbulent Years，" the recollections of a political activity， imprisoned during World War II， who went on to become a leader in building a socialist society in East Germany; "A Bathtub Full of Whipped Cream，" the life of a historian， working as a public official in charge of parks and museums， who speaks of the difficulties and ideological conflicts in the East German government; "Swimming the Relay，" the humorous account of a commercial manager's random education， professional choices， and frustrated love life; and "Twins，，" a young mother's description of her life at home and at the factory. These are contemporary women rarely heard from， revealing themselves in their individual concerns and distinctive speech patterns.In a new afterword to this English edition， Sarah Kirsch describes how she developed the intimate form of The Panther Woman. Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: German See all Editorial Reviews