DO NOT ASK FOR SUGAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

…and then coming up with the brilliant idea of taking some “agricultural products” home with you 🌱✈️.

My “home” back then was West Berlin 🏙️ — that’s where I bought that cheap Aeroflot ticket to India at the end of 1986 🌏, departing from Russian-occupied East Berlin 🚧🪆.

And, of course, that’s exactly where I ended up: in East Germany 🚔🇩🇪.

Not a good idea — believe me 😅🛑

LEARN from my countless mistakes and missteps, feel the pain—and laugh your head off. But don’t get caught, Chris 🙏🏼

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🌍✈️ Travel, Adventure, Love, Espionage and Crime!

The three-part series DON’T ASK FOR SUGAR takes you from childhood onwards to the merciless desert of Australia 🏜️, takes you up close and personal past the crushing poverty of India 🇮🇳, up into Nepal’s mountains ⛰️ to lush marijuana fields 🌿, – and then through a border crossing into Russian-occupied East Germany 🚧🪆🇩🇪 that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page 📖🔥.

TODAY THE YEAR IS 1985, Christoph is in Bangkok 🇹🇭 and has just fallen madly in love ❤️‍🔥 with a gorgeous New Zealander woman 🇳🇿 who has been touring the world for years 🌏.

In Western Australia 🇦🇺, the two lead a happy but challenging life. Christoph, who struggles along as a garden helper 🌱 for lack of a work permit 📄, admires his more experienced, beautiful Suzanne, who works as a well-paid model 📸 at Perth’s university 🎓. One weekend in a small chapel ⛪, the future is predicted for the two of them 🔮. The fortune teller says, that Suzanne will soon be living even further south 🧭, giving birth to a son 👶 and pursuing an age-old work, but when she holds Christoph’s hand 🤝, the seer begins to tremble 😨 and sees dark forces and sinister demons 👁️🔥.

Shortly afterwards, Suzanne is offered an exceptionally cheap plane ticket ✈️ to New Zealand 🇳🇿, and as she hasn’t been home for a very long time, she makes a spontaneous decision, whereupon the world collapses for Christoph 💔 as he loses the love of his life ❤️.

A FEW DAYS LATER Christoph pulls himself together, sells his car 🚗💸 and hitchhikes through the middle of the Australian desert 🛣️ to get some fresh ideas from new impressions 🌬️🧠. After three weeks in New South Wales 🇦🇺, he meets Dave, an Australian, and Bryce, a Scotsman 🏴, who have been in a car accident 💥. Pulling their mudguard out again 🔧, the three young men decide to drive north for two days 🚙 as the small coastal town of Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef 🐠🌊 turns into a party hotspot 🎉 at the end of the year when divers from all over the world wash up on its beaches along with jellyfish 🪼, – but can Christoph forget his Suzanne just like that? 💭💔

AT THE END OF THE BOOK YOU WILL FIND CORRESPONDING PHOTOS

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REVIEW August 25, 2025

This is a fantastic book!! Once i started I could not put it down. A heart breaking, epic tale of true love, endurance and survival. I can’t recommend this one enough, it felt like I was there in the middle of it. At times it made me cry, it is a real wild ride. Amazing!!

verifizierter Kauf, Luke de Pina

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REVIEW February 7, 2024

Hold onto your hats, folks, because Don’t Ask for Sugar is one heck of a ride! This memoir is like a rollercoaster through the wild and wonderful world of Christoph’s life, packed with love, adventure, and enough twists to make your head spin. From steamy romance in Bangkok to heartbreak in the Australian outback, Christoph’s story will tug at your heartstrings and leave you breathless with anticipation. So, if you’re craving a memoir that’s equal parts thrilling and heartfelt, then grab a copy of Don’t Ask for Sugar and buckle up for the adventure of a lifetime! 🌍💔

GOODREADS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

February 9, 2024
An intriguing memoir that takes readers on a wild journey across continents and through the ups and downs of life. What I enjoyed most about this book is its raw honesty and vivid storytelling—it’s like being swept away on a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. Don’t Ask for Sugar kept me hooked from start to finish, leaving me with a renewed appreciation for the unpredictability of life’s journey.

KOBO ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

November 10, 2023
Wonderfully written and grippingly narrated This true story just wouldn’t let go of me. I’ve never read anything like it. What an exciting adventure. Rarely have I laughed so much. Thailand India Nepal and then in East Germany in a prison. And then this surprising ending. I’m going to read it again right now

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December 5, 2023

Enthralling story of love and adventure. This story is about wanderlust, lessons in life and love. It is well written and hard to put down. Coming from a large family, Christoph struggles to find his place in the world and to find work that is fulfilling for the soul. His adventures traverse India, Nepal and Australia with descriptive insights about the lives and customs of the locals. After falling in love with a woman from New Zealand, he takes a big risk in order to be with her in her home country. A great read with well polished dialog. … Show more by Shay Cunniffe on December 5, 2023

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January 13, 2024
Awesome read!! I learnt so much about how to cope with all sorts of difficulties in life. An awesome read, couldn’t put it down. A great travel description through Asian countries and Australia in the eighties, felt like I was there. Lots of laughs in this book. Highly recommend.

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by Lynn on February 24, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed your story so far Chris. Your resilance is astounding. Looking forward to reading about the next 39 plus years. by Lynn on February 24, 2024

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by Lynn on February 24, 2024

If you want to believe in true love, read this book!
Rezension aus den Vereinigten Staaten vom 18. Januar 2024
Verifizierter Kauf
You’ll go through every emotion in this book, which is both funny and touching.
A magnificent journey that makes us believe in true love and travel around the world !

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Rezension aus den Vereinigten Staaten vom 3. Februar 2024 Love and Adventure This a thrilling autobiographical drama that tells the gripping tale of a young European man’s adventures and love story that spans continents. From falling in love in Bangkok to a life-altering journey through Australia, this book takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. Bernhard Christoph Lichtinger, with his rich background and diverse experiences, brings authenticity and depth to the narrative.

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July 15, 2024
Unique travel story that brilliantly conveys seeing the world before the days of smartphones and social media. The story is a blast to read and keeps you on your toes for the duration of the novel. Some things you can’t just make up and one of those is the experiences the author had in this book. If you’re looking for a read from a small German author this is a great option 🙂

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