In Passing #1016078

This memoir is an intelligent, moving, and deeply engaging work—one that deftly interweaves personal history with broader cultural and historical reflection. Rather than unfolding chronologically, it takes shape as a constellation of short chapters, snapshots, and thematic fragments, mirroring the nature of memory itself: selective, vivid, sometimes abrupt, yet always resonant.
The resulting mosaic reveals the richness and complexity of a life still, as the author notes, ‘a work in progress’. Combining memory, history, travel, and introspection with clear, measured prose, it moves between lightness and gravity, historical context and personal anecdote. Its diverse settings and cultural perspectives offer a global lens on the cultural, political, and social dynamics that shape our world.
Authentic and perceptive, the memoir conveys the world’s beauty and complexity with clarity and ease. Its fluent, understated style draws the reader in and invites genuine empathy for the emotions it reveals. Through a succession of meaningful life moments, it offers a striking journey across cultures and countries, resulting in a narrative that is both distinctive and compelling.


Trained as a physician in Switzerland, Markus Michael chose not to pursue a traditional medical career. Instead, he dedicated his life to humanitarian work in war-torn regions. For decades, he operated on the front lines of conflict—delivering aid, navigating complex public health challenges amid chaos, and advising international humanitarian organisations on strategic planning. Markus Michael lives in São Paulo, Brazil.
His recent publications are:
The Unwritten Chronicles of Western Civilisations’ Greatest Confrontations—An Imaginary Walk through an Alternate History — Counterfactual History. Universal Publishers, CA, U.S. 2024
Foresight — A historical novel. Europe Books, Rome, 2025
Hanna and the Final Truth — Introducing the religion of the Little Green Monster of the Swiss Mountain Grove. Europe Books, Rome, 2025