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La Vie Devant Soi

Pages
273
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

In a vibrant, working-class neighborhood of Paris, ten-year-old Momo is raised by Madame Rosa, an elderly Jewish ex-prostitute and Holocaust survivor who cares for the children of other prostitutes. As Madame Rosa's health declines, Momo grapples with the harsh realities of his world and the profound bond they share. This poignant novel explores themes of love, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit through the eyes of an unforgettable young narrator.

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About the author

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Romain Gary

Romain Gary (21 May [O.S. 8 May] 1914 – 2 December 1980), born Roman Kacew in Vilna, Poland (now Vilnius, Lithuania), was a French novelist, diplomat, film director, and World War II aviator. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt twice (once under a pseudonym). He is considered a major writer of French literature of the second half of the 20th century. He was married to Lesley Blanch, then Jean Seberg. Over the course of his career Gary wrote more than 30 novels, and became one of...

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