To Hans by Vivian Keulards

My brother Hans was 38 years old when he was found dead in a Berlin hotel room. He had suffered a cardiac arrest, caused by drugs. His death was a fact, the way he died a taboo. For years and years, wehis familydid not speak openly about his addictions. But I had so many questions to ask Hans. Why did you get addicted, why not me What happened that made you become addicted How does addiction feel Could I have done anything to prevent itWith this book I am breaking the taboo.