JeanMichel Guenassia, Professor Euan Cameron (Translator)
The Incorrigible Optimists Club
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848875425
- author:
- JeanMichel Guenassia, Professor Euan Cameron (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 4.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Jean-Michel G
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Incorrigible Optimists Club by Jean-Michel Guenassia is set against the backdrop of Paris in 1959. A young boy, Michel Marini, discovers a group of men gathering in secret at a local bistro, sharing stories of their lives before France and the challenges they faced under the Iron Curtain. As Michel listens to these men, he is introduced to a world beyond his childhood experience, one of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The Incorrigible Optimists Club is a story about the power of human connection and the importance of preserving memories and traditions in the face of history's relentless march forward. This novel offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who lived through this tumultuous period, exploring themes of identity, community, and the human spirit.
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