Description
In 1963, a young Annie Ernaux faces an unwanted pregnancy, a secret that threatens to derail her future and bring shame upon her family. This autobiographical novel chronicles her desperate and dangerous search for an abortion in a time when it was illegal and deeply stigmatized. With unflinching honesty, Ernaux recounts the physical and emotional ordeal, exploring themes of bodily autonomy, societal judgment, and the courage it takes to reclaim one's life.
Available Editions
paperback
Fitzcarraldo Editions
Published Jan 1, 2022
80 pages
ISBN: 9781804270530
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2022
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Happening by Annie Ernaux.
Sexual Content
Death/Grief
War/Trauma