Love and Anarchy: A Rebellious Youth in the Sixties

By Manfred Miethe

In the shadow of revolution, two young souls search for meaning, freedom - and each other.
Set against the turbulent backdrop of late 1960s Europe, Love and Anarchy follows Ralf and Anja, two idealistic youths swept into the chaos of protest, politics, and passion. From anarchist communes and psychedelic awakenings to heartbreak, betrayal, and the long road back to self-understanding, theirs is a journey both intimate and political, raw and luminous.
A deeply human coming-of-age story, this novel captures a generation's dreams-and the disillusionments that came after-with unflinching honesty and unexpected tenderness.

"Miethe has written something rare: a politically aware, emotionally vulnerable, sexually honest story that neither romanticizes nor condemns the chaos of youth. It's not slick, and it's not cynical - and that's exactly what makes it compelling. The rawness is the truth."

"Manfred Miethe has created a novel that is deeply alive, raw, emotionally honest, and anchored in the spirit of a time that still echoes today. The narrative doesn't just tell the story of Ralf and Anja. It invites the reader to live through them, to feel their pain, their longing, their contradictions, and their growth. It's a beautifully flawed coming-of-age story soaked in rebellion, sensuality, loss, and idealism."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FDJPMVZX
• ISBN13: 9798288308178
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"