Life’s Melodies: A Journey Through Dreams, Music, and Everyday Wisdom by Franz Rothe

CHARLOTTE, N.C - Author Franz Rothe’s, Recalling Past Life: About Days Forgotten, Dreams Dreamt, Books Read, and Some Flute Music talks about what he’s learned along the way and his journey through broken dreams, or heartbreak, poor eyesight, retirement, and life’s storms. 

This book features practical wisdom and insights gained from his experiences and from people who have impacted him in life-changing ways. It is a candid yet powerful depiction of his everyday encounters.  

Recalling Past Life: About Days Forgotten, Dreams Dreamt, Books Read, and Some Flute Music is an honest account of some painful experiences that will definitely hit home, and hopefully provide peace amid life’s storms. You will no doubt laugh and cry. It speaks directly to you when you read these stories. Immerse yourself in this captivating narrative about music, lost notes from the past and forgotten dreams, philosophy, cat love, mathematics, and experience Kafka among others.  

Surprisingly, the book contents include transcriptions of the repertoire of classical music for flute and piano developed by the author himself and pianist Thomas Turner. It beckons readers to embark on an emotionally charged expedition alongside the author, delving into his life’s thrilling and audacious chapters. 

Available in audiobooks, Recalling Past Life: About Days Forgotten, Dreams Dreamt, Books Read, and Some Flute Music is originally written in the German language and is now available in English translation.  

Physical copies of the book are available on display at the aisles of the following bookstores Burlington by the Book Bookstore in Burlington, IA, Book Smart Bookstore in Morgan Hill, CA, and Reliteration Books in Almont, MI.  

“Recalling Past Life: About Days Forgotten, Dreams Dreamt, Books Read, and Some Flute Music” 

By Franz Rothe 

Kindle | $2.99 || 978-1-68486-455-3 

Paperback | $14.99 || 978-1684864560 

Hardcover | $18.14 || 978-1-68486-453-9 

Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online book retailers 

About the Author 

Franz Rothe graduated from high school in Karlsruhe and studied mathematics, physics, and music there. Graduated with a diploma in mathematics from E T H Zürich, a doctorate in Tübingen. After some changes in life, a professorship at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA. 

In addition, Rothe and pianist Thomas Turner have developed a repertoire of classical music for flute and piano, and have recorded and released three CDs. This collection also contains several of their own transcriptions. Now Rothe is retired and keeps writing books about mathematics, and too, just for entertainment.