Volker Elis Pilgrim

Biography

Volker Elis Pilgrim was a German author and scholar who wrote extensively on psychology, sociology, and philosophy, as well as exploring themes of men's relationships, family dynamics, and personal development. A prominent figure in the 1970s men's movement and veganism, Pilgrim's works became Spiegel Bestsellers. He also broke with his family at around 1980, a topic he explored in his book "Elternaustreibung". Pilgrim passed away in 2022.