Margriet van der Linden - Annie, Are You OK?

Annie, the American first-aid mannequin, has survived heart attacks, weathered near-drownings, and endured endless rounds of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. But how is she actually doing?

In a candid, witty roller-coaster ride of observations and experiences, Margriet takes you through a woman’s life—her own. From a girl born into an orthodox Christian family who learned to stand on her own two feet and took self-defense classes at school, to becoming editor-in-chief of *Opzij* and “the first lesbian talk show host.” It’s all covered, with the recurring question: has she made ANY progress at all? In a world where the West is reverting to old ways?

The rhetoric surrounding men and women holds both Margriet’s deepest fears and her sense of recognition. It creates a confrontation you cannot escape: past versus present, ideals versus reality.

And, of course, the father, the pastor, and Saint Trump. Amen.