Spirit of survival
Gail Sheehy
"This is the compelling story of a girl who is more than a survivor. Her struggle from despair to victory demonstrates the power of the human spirit to prevail over life's accidents"--Jacket subtitle.
Read Time: ~3.3 hr
Les enfants modèles
by Paul Thorez (1982)
About this book
Les mémoires d'enfance du fils de Maurice Thorez, secrétaire général du Parti Communiste Français. Le livre raconte ses expériences au centre international d'Artek, la colonie de vacances en Crimée. Le livre a été présenté par Paul Thorez dans l'émission de Bernard Pivot, Apostrophes, en 1985. (cf.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreLes enfants modèles Lead Character
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