Kathy Kohner was the only young girl on a surfboard among a group of rebellious surfers in the ’50s. Her father immortalized the experiences in the book “Gidget”, which has now been retranslated. Her job today: “Aloha Ambassador”.
The conversation with Kathy Kohner Zuckerman begins with yells, “Helloo? Can you hear me? Hello? Halloo?” One fears that this interview at 11 p.m. German time could be exhausting. But then the 82-year-old goes to another receiver in her home in California, the connection is established, and you immediately have a connection to her. The reason for the call: her life story, which can now be read in book form again. And it’s not just about waves.