
Guardian of Him by Jean-Baptiste Andréa is an award-winning French novel that beautifully blends memory, music, and the passage of time. The story follows Joe, an old pianist living in a retirement home, who looks back on his turbulent childhood in an orphanage run by priests and the friendships, hardships, and small joys that shaped his life. Through his reflections, the novel explores themes of resilience, trauma, faith, and the healing power of art. Andréa’s poetic prose gives voice to forgotten children and sheds light on the complexities of compassion and cruelty. The book is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, offering readers a journey through pain toward hope and human connection. Celebrated for its emotional depth and lyrical style, it has won multiple literary awards in France. Perfect for lovers of literary fiction, it resonates with anyone interested in stories of survival, memory, and the search for dignity.
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Pages: 488
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9786228089881
- Persian Title: کتاب نگاهبان او اثر ژان بپتیست آندره آ
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