Essay, testimony and “little people” on page 2001

On page 2001 in Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (Val-d’Oise). Consequently, Nadia, bookseller, and Nelly, head of the association Friends of the pagework together to bring the place to life. Furthermore, With the support of members. Meanwhile, they have concocted a selection of three striking works to slip into a bag for the holidays.

Mental illness – Essay, testimony "little people" page

First book by Adèle Yon, My real name is Elisabeth is difficult to classify. Similarly, “This is his first book, it is both a test, research and meetings. Therefore, »»

A hybrid book that evokes mental illness, taboo in families and repercussions on future generations. There is no judgment, but facts, experienced either by essay, testimony “little people” page the narrator or by her family. The latter is in the fear of also having a mental illness.

“It’s very moving. And the style is great. It alternates almost journalistic passages with narrations. »»

Frontal story

With A historian in GazaJean-Pierre Filiu. historian specialist in the Middle East, a book much more than a simple testimony: he pushes a cry. A story at the same time personal. historical and humanitarian after her stay of one month in the Gaza Strip during last winter in a mission of doctors without borders.

Neither on -board nor chronic newspaper, this frontal story tells what words can often affect: horror, injustice, amazement. “This is a case of consciousness,” adds Nadia.

Deep countryside

In Far from the sunFrançoise Henry takes us into a hamlet of a deep campaign. somewhere in France, “the heroes” of this story, told by Greta essay, testimony “little people” page (the neighbor), his Loïc, the son of the farm next door, her parents, Augustin, zinc -plated plumber, a little raw of formwork and the beautiful Nadine, who will die prematurely at 26 years old.

In a language of light simplicity, Françoise Henry draws human figures of a poignant accuracy. She gives a voice to those who do not notice: “Little people”, as she calls them.

“We brought it to the bookstore … eleven pounds and a very beautiful pen. In her books. she is interested in little people, in people who seem insignificant, but that she manages to transform into real characters. »»

Matthias JEAN

On page 2001, 16, rue du Général-Leclerc, in Saint-Leu-la-Forêt.

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