Description

In this profound and moving memoir, Emmanuel Carrère grapples with devastating loss by weaving together the stories of two families shattered by tragedy. When a tsunami claims a child in Sri Lanka and a young woman succumbs to illness in France, Carrère, present at both events, embarks on a journey to chronicle their grief and resilience. Through meticulous observation and empathetic storytelling, he explores the enduring power of love, the quiet courage found in ordinary lives, and the unexpected solace that can emerge from shared humanity. This is a testament to the extraordinary beauty and nobility of human connection in the face of unimaginable catastrophe.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Holt & Company, Henry

Published Jan 1, 2011

256 pages

ISBN: 9781429973281

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Details

First Published

2009

Language

eng

Translation

From: fra

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Lives Other Than My Own by Emmanuel Carrère.

Death/Grief
War/Trauma