Sometimes you get a piece of feedback that just stays with you the whole day. I recently received exactly that kind of feedback for "The Art of Raising Children in Chaos" — a five-star review from Patrizia Graupp on Amazon, verified purchase, titled "Interesting, down-to-earth, and authentic."
What Patrizia Graupp Wrote
"A great book full of ideas, tips, and interesting perspectives on how to support and guide your children in a world where digital tools are increasing and social togetherness is decreasing.
Mario Körbler inspires with his ideas and down-to-earth stories, and with his knowledge as an IT entrepreneur, father, and trainer, to think about this serious topic. He encourages you to examine and question your own behavior with digital media, while always emphasizing that one doesn't have to exclude the other. He brings back into awareness the importance of being a role model as a parent, of being present and trusting, and of seeing children as individuals in their own right who are allowed and encouraged to learn from experience. I also found the section dealing with the possible role of politics in this context quite compelling. The book is written simply and is easy to read, and what I like most is how genuinely authentic the author comes across.
I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to all parents, and to anyone who has children in their life!"
Why This Touches Me So Much
When I wrote "The Art of Raising Children in Chaos," it was never about putting another parenting book with ready-made answers out into the world. It was about writing honestly, from my own experience — as an IT entrepreneur, as a father, and as a trainer — about a topic that occupies many families in everyday life but is rarely discussed openly. So when someone like Patrizia reads exactly that intention so clearly — that it's not about rigid rules, but about being a role model, presence, and trust in your own children — then I know: the message got through, exactly the way I meant it.
A Word to All Readers
Reviews like this are incredibly valuable for a book like mine — they help other parents who are still unsure whether the book is right for them find real guidance. If you've already read "The Art of Raising Children in Chaos": an honest review on Amazon means a great deal to me, no matter how short it is. And if you're still considering it: you can find the book here: https://www.amazon.de/Die-Kunst-Chaos-erziehen-Bildschirmzeit/dp/3986412972
Thank you, Patrizia — and thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their thoughts.