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At 72, Hélène Petit recounts the exile of the Afghans of Cherbourg in three books

However,

72, hélène petit recounts exile:

She took notes for six years on her Meetings with Afghans of camp d’exil de Cherbourg (Manche). Therefore, autoées today three pounds who tell the journey of these people who have all left For a better life. Meanwhile, Hélène Petit At 72 years old. For example, Very attracted to the social, she is very quickly interested in exile phenomenon.

While she is invited to the evenings of her friend, former president of the Cherbourgeoise roaming association, she meets Afghans. However, From there. Therefore, marked by culture, by the life they led, she is directly interested in their country, their lifestylewhich pushes her to go to Camp you Maupas.

“For a moment of sharing” – 72, hélène petit recounts exile

In this camp, tents are 72, hélène petit recounts exile made available by associations for migrants. Therefore, By their stories, she learns to love their country, their traditions and has real trade with them.

From her notes. she decided to publish Three books that tell different stories, in order to share these life stories to all.

I do not write to sell, but for a moment of sharing.

Hélène Petit. author of books on the Afghans

The author does not consider herself as a professional, theself -publishing is a choice of simplicity for her. “I didn’t want to put energy to look for an editor but if a proposed I would not say no. ” she slips.

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Three books with strong stories

Hélène’s three books tell Three stories very different. although in the accounts of the Afghans, the country mourningthe journey for flee looking 72, hélène petit recounts exile for a new life are subjects that come back frequently.

Silhouettes of exile. between two worlds between two silences and Enayatullah, on the border of a man in ruins are the three works of Hélène Petit 72, hélène petit recounts exile
Silhouettes of exile, between two worlds between two silences and Enayatullah, at the borders of a man in ruins are the three works of Hélène Petit. © Sarah Tytgat

The first collection Exile silhouette depicts the daily life of the Afghans living in the camps. awaiting an opportunity for clandestine passage to England. In the camps, we discover a warm welcome, despite the wounds and suffering that everyone carries 72, hélène petit recounts exile in him.

The second Between two worlds. between two silences Traces two years of shared confidences with a friend now refugee in France. We discover his childhood there, welcome in France. You can read on the back cover: “If its present is safer. its future remains uncertain, suspended from administrative decisions and a past that does not erase. »»

The last Enayatullah at the borders of a man in ruin tells the story of an exile broken by solitude. the absence of language. Exiled in Ireland, he has gone “crazy”, he spends his time collecting papers and cans to take care. However, in “La Jungle”, he had been able to forge a social role which allowed him to play.

These books are for those who want to discover the stories of men. women who have left everything, with difficult course and a life to rebuild.

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Further reading: In great financial difficulty, one of the oldest youth bookstores could close its doorsTarbes. Philippe Pourtalet: “The meeting crosses my literary work”Eli Sharabi’s book, former hostage, will be published in English in the United States on October 7, 2025The palace. General Trinquand’s latest bookRomance has its specialized bookstore in Pau.

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