Join our book club ! Discover La vie devant soi, a short but poignant and deeply human novel by French author Romain Gary. Over the course of three weeks, we will explore the story of Momo, a young boy raised by Madame Rosa, a former Jewish prostitute, in Belleville, Paris during the 1970s. Blending tenderness, resilience, and identity struggles, this narrative immerses us in an extraordinary relationship marked by love and survival.
Coucou teacher Houda will invite you to explore universal themes such as childhood and innocence, old age and dignity, identity and self-discovery, as well as solidarity in a multicultural world.
Workshop program
Week 1: Who was Romain Gary? – Introduction and context – Chapter 1 to 6
Week 2: Momo’s quest for identity – Belleville as a community – Chapter 7 to 14
Week 3: The characters evolution – A philosophical novel – Conclusion & Discussion
$149.00
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Please note that our classes, workshops & events are only open to adults.
Houda was born and raised in Belgium, then lived in Rwanda and Senegal before moving to New York seven years ago. In her early days in NYC, she worked for a shoe designer, splitting her time between the city and Italy.
She’s currently finishing her studies as an herbalist. Houda loves cooking, sharing an aperitif with friends, singing when no one can hear her, drinking natural wine, and reading.
