"ULTRAVIOLETT: Ein wenig außerhalb des sichtbaren Bereichs" by Ariane Keudel, published also in English as "ULTRAVIOLET: A little outside the visible range," is a profoundly moving and extraordinary biography that immerses readers in the turbulent life of Andreas Keudel.
The narrative is a vivid exploration of family, loss, and the relentless quest for identity, chronicling a journey that moves from a toxic childhood to the surprising revelation of gender dysphoria, a discovery that reshapes the course of his life. From the very beginning, Andreas faces immense challenges, growing up with an alcoholic mother and a violent father, before being placed into the care of a nurturing foster family where he experiences a more stable and loving childhood. Yet, despite this refuge, the young Andreas is marked by a sense of being different, feeling like an invisible third within the family dynamic, constantly navigating rivalry, seeking love and recognition, and wrestling with a persistent inner question of who he truly is. Ariane Keudel’s writing captures the essence of this complex journey with remarkable clarity and vividness.
