Anna Schmidt turns 90: A life between home and stories

Anna Schmidt turns 90: A life between home and stories

What a joyous occasion! Today, on November 6th, 2025, the author Anna Schmidt celebrates her 90th birthday in Burladingen, the city in which she was born and which has shaped her entire life. Surrounded by family and close friends, she enjoys this special day to the fullest.

Anna Schmidt, who has her roots deep in Burladingen, was not only born there, but also married and built a house. After her training at the Anton Sauter company and several professional positions, including in the Jercoma factory, she moved to Middle Franconia. There she met her future husband Lorenz Schmidt at a May dance. He followed the charming Anna back to the Swabian Alb when she was supposed to be brought back by her boss. Their life together took them through many ups and downs.

A life in writing

Writing has always been particularly important in the Schmidt family. Anna worked until she received her pension at the age of 60. But then she discovered her passion for writing. Her first book, “And Still the Sun Shines – My Father and I,” was the starting signal for a total of six publications that deal with local history and the connection to village life. Her husband was always a great support, both in writing and readings.

After the death of her husband and her first-born son, Anna Schmidt lost some of her joy in writing, but found the courage to write one last book about love in old age. She is the proud grandmother of five grandchildren and maintains close relationships with her two daughters, who give her a key role in her life.

A look at the art of entertainment

Her love of art and entertainment isn't just about writing. There are also interesting parallels in the film with “Anna”, a work by Luc Besson from 2019. This action film is about a young woman who flees a violent life and works as a KGB agent. Although the film received mixed reviews, it performed decently at the box office, showing that women's stories are still very much in focus. The leading actress Sasha Luss surprised with her strong performance, which the audience really appreciated Wikipedia reported.

And while we shouldn't leave any obstacles in the way in the arts, it's just as exciting to see teachers using YouTube as a resource. In fact, 94% of teachers use YouTube to enrich their lesson plans YouTube Blog mentioned, which shows how much digital media is permeating the education sector. The platform is also launching an exciting new music education series called “Think Like a Musician,” which aims to equip high-quality resources for teachers.

Using an interactive approach, this series provides broad access to innovative learning and increases student engagement. This makes it clear that digital platforms play a crucial role in both literature and entertainment and require a good knack for new things.

As Anna Schmidt celebrates her 90th birthday and looks back on a fulfilling life, it is safe to say that her stories and wisdom will remain an inspiration for many future generations.