Gender and French Identity After the Second World War, 1944-1954: Engendering Frenchness
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The enfranchisement of women in Charles de Gaulle's France in 1944 is considered a potent element in...
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Jean Luc Beauchamp is put in an impossible situation as soon as the Nazis occupy France. He has a deformed hand, and if he shows any kind of weakness it could mean his death. But to stay working on the railways brands him as a collaborator. Someone who has facilitated the Holocaust.
So when a woman thrusts a tiny baby at him as she is put on a cattle truck, Jean Luc does the only thing he can do.
He and his girlfriend (and later, wife) begin a perilous journey , eventually settling in 1950’s California. In 1953, Jean Luc is questioned about his role in the war, and is told something that will change his life and that of his family forever.
We switch between the two timelines of wartime France and and the present day (1950’s) California and Paris.
It’s an unforgettable story of resilience, secrets and survival. All actions on both sides of the story were all for the love of a child. Oh, how I cried (this seems to be becoming more and more frequent lately!)!
Wonderful storytelling ❤️
House of Exile
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An homage to the beauty of two wheels, "Cyclepedia" is a celebration of the best bicycles designed...
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50 cocktails each inspired by famous women writers from around the world, from the United Kingdom,...