Christiane Rösinger Publishes Anti-Ageing Guide 'The Joy of Ageing' with Rowohlt

Musician and theater maker Christiane Rösinger has authored a humorous anti-guide titled 'The Joy of Ageing,' published by Rowohlt. The book critiques conventional literature on ageing, which she finds irritating for its focus on staying young or longevity trends. Rösinger, a Kreuzberg-based singer, maintains her punk ethos into later life, asserting that only death can halt the ageing process. In a conversation with feminist colleague Sonja Eismann for the publication der Freitag, she expressed disdain for typical advice books, describing them as either trying too hard to be funny or jumping on the longevity bandwagon. The dialogue between Rösinger and Eismann is marked by their use of the informal German 'du,' reflecting their long-standing feminist camaraderie. Rösinger's work emerges amid a boom in books about ageing, yet it stands apart by rejecting youth-centric narratives. She clarifies that while she doesn't celebrate new wrinkles, she isn't drawn to longevity concepts either. The interview appears in the current issue of der Freitag, highlighting Rösinger's perspective as a distinctive voice in contemporary discussions on ageing.