Courage to change – Hardly any other term describes the challenges of our time so accurately. Whether it’s a new career orientation, personal upheavals or the feeling of not really getting anywhere in your own life: change requires courage. Christian Marin dedicates his book to exactly this courage “Courage to change – from being a stranger to arriving” (published August 1, 2025).
The book tells the moving life story of a man who, despite adverse circumstances, never stops believing in himself and his dream – and impressively shows why it is worth not fearing change, but embracing it.
From being a stranger to arriving – the core of “courage to change”
The book focuses on Moraru – a fighter who learns early on that life rarely follows a straight line. His childhood in Romania was marked by challenges and hardships. Later, professional and personal upheavals lead him to Germany, where he is again accompanied by doubts, setbacks and the feeling of being a stranger.
Christian Marin describes these stages of life with great closeness and emotionality. It becomes clear again and again how much Moraru struggles internally: between Homesickness and hopebetween Fulfillment of duty and the desire for a self-determined lifebetween Persevere and let go.
It is precisely these inner conflicts that make the book so authentic. As a reader, I often had the feeling that I was experiencing the moments described myself. I often had “aha moments” and found the examples from his work as a psychotherapist particularly exciting, as I was often faced with the situation where I was on paths in life that seemed hopeless: But never giving up and the fact that after rain always comes sunshine has also influenced me personally.
Change takes courage – but standing still costs more
A central theme of the book is the realization that although change is scary, standing still is more painful in the long term. Moraru doesn’t give up on his professional goals or his life’s dream – even when doubts from outside and within become louder and louder.
With unshakable will and tireless hard work He eventually builds a career as a psychotherapist. What is particularly impressive is how Marin makes the connection between her own life experiences and later therapeutic work. The past is not repressed, but rather consciously integrated – it gives depth and meaning to the professional path.
The book makes it clear: Courage to change does not mean not being afraid – but rather moving forward despite the fear.
“It’s never too late” – one of the book’s strongest messages
One of the most inspiring statements from “Courage to change” is the quiet but powerful message: It’s never too late to go your own way.
Only when Moraru allows himself to be truly happy does his life open up again – to new love, to travel to the most beautiful places in the world and to a future full of hope. These passages show that personal happiness is not a coincidence, but a conscious choice.
Why “courage to change” is so relevant today
At a time when professional biographies are becoming more fragile and personal crises are becoming more and more visible, Christian Marin’s book hits a nerve. It is not a success story in the classic sense, but the story of one ordinary people with extraordinary willpower.
The book shows:
- that setbacks are part of every journey
- that dreams take time
- that personal development often arises from crises
- and that change is not the end, but often the beginning
Especially people who are faced with an important decision or have been thinking about change for a long time will find an honest and emotional companion here.
Conclusion: A book that gives courage – quietly, honestly and sustainably
“Courage to Change – From Being a Stranger to Arriving” by Christian Marin is an emotional, personal and inspiring read. The book combines biographical depth with current relevance and impressively shows how uncertainty can create strength.
Anyone wondering whether it is still worth opening new chapters will find a clear answer here: Yes – it’s worth it. And it’s never too late.
A real encouragement book for anyone who is ready to take their life into their own hands.
About the author:
Christian Marin was born in Bucharest in 1968 and spent his childhood and youth in Romania. He lived there until he was 22 before emigrating to Germany. Military service marked him as a dark and challenging time in his life. In Germany he first completed nursing training and then consistently pursued his dream of becoming a psychotherapist. Today he runs a facility for people with disabilities as well as two psychotherapeutic practices, one of which is run as a teaching practice under the supervision of Prof. Rainer Sachse. His experiences, his origins and his professional career flow into his texts and give them a special depth and authenticity.
